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 / 633
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?
Travel agent
29%
#55 / 633
View rankingTravel agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Search flights, hotels, trains and packages.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Quote, compare and issue bookings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Serve the client: taste, visas and fears.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Changes, cancellations and incidents on the ground.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Groups, corporates and tailor-made trips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Suppliers, margins and liability for the booking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- book flights
- organise trips
- issue bookings
- build packages
- handle cancellations
- advise on destinations
- process visas
- handle travel incidents
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 4221