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?
Luthier
19%
#508 / 633
View rankingLuthier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Template, woods and the soundboard mould.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Glue, braces and the one that opens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
String, fret and the octave.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Finish, the bridge and the one that will not hold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The player, the concert and not moving the soundpost blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it sounds, and not leaving a twisted neck.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- glue soundboards
- braces
- fret
- octaves
- bridges
- soundpost
- woods
- guitar moulds
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7312