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?
Teaching assistant
20%
#437 / 623
View rankingTeaching assistant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare materials and adaptations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Support in class, playground and dining hall.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Accompany SEN and small mediation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Notes to the teacher and incident log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Stock, copies and classroom order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not labelling and not leaving a child alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- Prepare materials and adaptations
- Accompany SEN and small mediation
- Notes to the teacher and incident log
- Stock, copies and classroom order
- auxiliar docente
- teaching assistant
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-9042.00· ESCO/ISCO 5312