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
IS WORK OVER?
Driving instructor
27%
#173 / 633
View rankingDriving instructor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Assign and grade class work and homework.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Enforce policies and rules governing students.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- road traffic laws
- mechanical components of vehicles
- curriculum objectives
- guarantee students' safety
- control the performance of the vehicle
- monitor developments in field of expertise
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5165