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.
#171 / 713
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?
Non-commissioned officer
22%
#435 / 713
View rankingNon-commissioned officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Drill, the trade and the sheet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Barracks, the one who is late and the one who skives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Guard, the weapon and not sleeping it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Field, the mistake and not humiliating in public.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The officer, the order and not leaving the troops hanging.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they know the trade, and not humiliating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drill
- barracks
- guards
- weapons
- sheets
- the troops
- not humiliate
- the military trade
Sources for this job· O*NET 55-1017.00· ESCO/ISCO 0110