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 / 623
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
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Leisure instructor
17%
#584 / 623
View rankingLeisure instructor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan activities, lists and permission slips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Lead the group, games and trips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Handle fights, fears and parents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Logs, photos and camp report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Kit, meals and nights.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Not losing a child or missing an allergy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Lead the group, games and trips
- Handle fights, fears and parents
- Logs, photos and camp report
- Kit, meals and nights
- Not losing a child or missing an allergy
- monitor de ocio
- leisure instructor
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 3423