Automation index
How much of a Automation engineer’s job can AI already do?
A PLC and a SCADA come earlier. Leaving the plant in auto without it tripping do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Automation engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#171 / 703
View rankingAutomation engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
PLC, SCADA and the interlock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Panel, loops and the lying sensor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
FAT, SAT and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Recipes, batches and the product change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The shift, the alarm and not bypassing the interlock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it does not trip, and documenting the program.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- program PLCs
- SCADA
- interlocks
- control loops
- FAT SAT
- commissioning
- plant alarms
- automation panels
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3024.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
IS WORK OVER?
Instructional designer
27%
#158 / 703
View rankingInstructional designer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Aim, the storyboard and the module.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Pilot, the learner and what is not understood.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Activity, the feedback and not putting a silly test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
LMS, the figure and not inflating completion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the deadline and not cutting the practice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That they learn, and not leaving the empty video.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- course storyboard
- modules
- learner pilot
- activities
- LMS
- completion
- feedback
- not a silly test
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-9031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2351