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.
#172 / 743
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?
Site engineer
19%
#598 / 743
View rankingSite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Setting-out, axes and the level.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Rebar, cover and the one that is missing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Concrete, the slump and not pouring if it fails.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Note, the diary and not dressing the delay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The site manager, the rush and not covering bad steel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That the column is there, and not covering the steel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- setting-out
- axes
- rebar
- cover
- slump
- site diary
- levels
- not cover steel
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142