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 / 633
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
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Biogas technician
19%
#538 / 633
View rankingBiogas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Feed, methane and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Digester, the pH and the one that stops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Gasholder, the seal and the leak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Sludge, the fate and not mixing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The smell, the neighbour and not hiding the leak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Produce, and not going up.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
- methane
- digesters
- gasholder
- sludge pH
- gas leaks
- plant feed
- smell
- seals
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-8099.00· ESCO/ISCO 3134