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?
Packaging engineer
27%
#161 / 623
View rankingPackaging 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Spec, 3D and the drop test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
The packing line and the one that will not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Material, recyclability and unit cost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Supplier, die and pack colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Marketing, legal and not lying on the pack.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it survives the trip, and not oversizing the plastic.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
- design packs
- drop test
- packing line
- recyclability
- die-cut
- unit cost
- pack spec
- 3D prototype
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2112.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141