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?
Volunteer coordinator
25%
#218 / 623
View rankingVolunteer coordinator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Recruitment, rotas and the volunteer register.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Train, support and the one who arrives lost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Insurance, agreements and the volunteering act.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Recognise, keep them and the one who burns out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The clash between volunteer and staff.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they add, and do not replace paid work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- recruit volunteers
- make rotas
- train volunteers
- volunteering law
- retain volunteers
- volunteer insurance
- staff conflict
- volunteer register
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-9151.00· ESCO/ISCO 1344