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.
#172 / 743
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?
Welding engineer
22%
#394 / 743
View rankingWelding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
WPS, the coupon and the qualification.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Shop, the bead and the one who skips the procedure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
NDT, the fail and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Site, the position and the wind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The client, the rush and not signing the extra overlap.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That the bead holds, and not signing the overlap.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- WPS
- coupons
- welder qualification
- beads
- NDT
- positions
- overlaps
- welding procedures
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2144