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?
Risk manager
29%
#60 / 623
View rankingRisk manager
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maps, models and risk reporting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Policies, limits and stress tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Escalate an incident and talk to desks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Committee, exceptions and negotiation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Data quality and model assumptions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Stop the risk and sign the opinion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Maps, models and risk reporting
- Policies, limits and stress tests
- Escalate an incident and talk to desks
- Committee, exceptions and negotiation
- Data quality and model assumptions
- Stop the risk and sign the opinion
- risk manager
- gestor de riesgos
- riesgo operacional
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2099.02· ESCO/ISCO 2413