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?

28%

AI can already do 28% of this job.

#102 / 623

Industrial engineer

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	45%	+9.9
Draft procedures, PFDs and operating instructions. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	40%	+7.2
Analyse cost, bottlenecks and OEE from data. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Coordinate suppliers, maintenance and production. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Commissioning and plant trials. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Capex calls and industrial-safety liability. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

33%

#24 / 623

Warehouse operator

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
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	19%	55%	+10.5
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	28%	+5
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	28%	+5
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	28%	+4.2
Sort cargo before loading and unloading. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	28%	+3.9
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	28%	+3.4
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	4%	28%	+1.1
Total	100%		33%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low