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?
Taxi driver
18%
#570 / 623
View rankingTaxi driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Navigate, take payment and log shifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Find the passenger and read the city.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Drive safely in all kinds of traffic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Care, luggage and passenger languages.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Car maintenance and shifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Licences, radio and zone knowledge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive
- route
- load goods
- Navigate, take payment and log shifts
- Find the passenger and read the city
- Drive safely in all kinds of traffic
- Care, luggage and passenger languages
- Car maintenance and shifts
- Licences, radio and zone knowledge
- taxista
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3054.00· ESCO/ISCO 8322