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 / 633

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%

#350 / 633

Primary school teacher

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
Prepare lessons, worksheets and adaptations. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Teach, tutor and hold the classroom. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Families, parent meetings and conflicts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Assess, reports and special-needs notes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Playground, dining hall and duties. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Staff meeting, planning and not leaving a child behind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		22%

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