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 / 623
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?
Quality technician
29%
#71 / 623
View rankingQuality 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, measurements and statistical control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Nonconformities, 8D and corrective actions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Stop the line, sample and decide the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Internal audits, ISO and traceability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Suppliers, incoming goods and complaints.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Release judgement and liability for the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- quality control
- measure parts
- release batches
- raise nonconformities
- run 8D
- audit ISO
- sample production
- stop the line
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9061.00· ESCO/ISCO 7543