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.
#171 / 713
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?
Tax officer
27%
#206 / 713
View rankingTax officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Match, the return and the gap.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Notice, the deadline and the one who will not answer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Minute, the facts and not stretching them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Garnishment, proportion and not sinking extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The boss, the target and not hunting for sport.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Assess what is there, and not inventing the crime.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
- data matches
- tax returns
- notices
- minutes
- garnishments
- facts
- tax-office deadlines
- not stretch facts
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 3352