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.
#159 / 633
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?
Internist
24%
#273 / 633
View rankingInternist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cross labs, imaging and a differential.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Ward round, examination and decisions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Explain to family and ceilings of care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Discharge reports, consults and boards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Medical on-call and difficult patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Team, residents and not fragmenting the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- Cross labs, imaging and a differential
- Ward round, examination and decisions
- Explain to family and ceilings of care
- Discharge reports, consults and boards
- Medical on-call and difficult patients
- internista
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1216.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212