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.
#161 / 653
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?
Neuropsychologist
27%
#173 / 653
View rankingNeuropsychologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Battery, norms and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Patient, the fatigue and the one who quits the test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Imaging, the lobe and not forcing the figure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rehab, the aim and what still can.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The family, the report and not scaring.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Say what is left, and not selling an extra diagnosis.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
- neuropsych batteries
- test norms
- cognitive rehab
- neuropsych reports
- test fatigue
- lobes
- the family
- not scare
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3039.00· ESCO/ISCO 2634