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?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

#159 / 623

Automation engineer

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Panel, loops and the lying sensor. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
FAT, SAT and commissioning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Recipes, batches and the product change. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The shift, the alarm and not bypassing the interlock. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That it does not trip, and documenting the program. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#386 / 623

Maintenance technician

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
CMMS, history and spare orders. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	40%	+7.2
Procedures, written LOTO and logs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Diagnose, strip and repair. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	12%	+2.4
Field preventative and measurements. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	15%	+2.4
On-call, shutdowns and production pressure. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Safety, permits and not leaving the plant down. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low