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
IS WORK OVER?
Miner
16%
#596 / 623
View rankingMiner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, blast plans and sensors.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Logged maintenance and mine CMMS.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Drill, load and extract.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 10% | +2.4 |
Support, ventilation and water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, gases and evacuation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Shift, partner and not getting casual.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, blast plans and sensors
- Logged maintenance and mine CMMS
- Drill, load and extract
- Support, ventilation and water
- Safety, gases and evacuation
- Shift, partner and not getting casual
- minero
- miner
- interior de mina
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-5041.00· ESCO/ISCO 8111