Automation index
How much of a Industrial engineer’s job can AI already do?
Simulating a line and drafting a procedure can already be farmed out. Planting it into real shifts cannot.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Industrial engineer
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#102 / 753
View rankingIndustrial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Model processes, balances and a first plant layout.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 45% | +9.9 |
Draft procedures, PFDs and operating instructions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Analyse cost, bottlenecks and OEE from data.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Coordinate suppliers, maintenance and production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Commissioning and plant trials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Capex calls and industrial-safety liability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 10% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Commissioning and plant trials
- ingeniero industrial
- industrial engineer
- procesos industriales
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2112.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141
IS WORK OVER?
Aerospace technician
19%
#647 / 753
View rankingAerospace technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Bench, the protocol and the torque.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Part, the lockwire and the one left loose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
NDT, the crack and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Engine, the run and the one that does not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The engineer, the rush and not signing half done.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Torque it, and not leaving the lockwire loose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- test bench
- torque
- lockwire
- aerospace NDT
- engine runs
- protocols
- cracks
- not sign half done
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3115