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 / 633
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?
Production engineer
25%
#233 / 633
View rankingProduction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
OEE, sequence and the shift plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Line, changeovers and the micro-stop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Layout, times and the work standard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Supervisors, unions and the shift that turns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
In-line quality and the batch that cannot ship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Hit the plan, and not dressing the OEE.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- OEE
- sequence production
- changeovers
- layout
- work standards
- micro-stops
- shift plan
- in-line quality
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2112.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141