Automation index
How much of a Materials engineer’s job can AI already do?
A tensile curve comes earlier. Picking the alloy so it does not fail in service do not.
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Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Materials engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#162 / 623
View rankingMaterials 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tests, metallography and the spec.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Shop, heat treatment and the part that fails spec.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Material choice, corrosion and fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Supplier, certificates and the doubtful batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The field failure and the root cause.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it does not fail, and not swapping the material blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- materials tests
- metallography
- choose alloys
- corrosion
- fatigue
- heat treatment
- failure analysis
- batch certificates
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2131.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
IS WORK OVER?
Aluminium carpenter
21%
#403 / 623
View rankingAluminium carpenter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Measure, cutting list and the profile cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Assemble, squares and the frame in the opening.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Glass, beads and the one that does not seal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Fittings, tilt-and-turn and the fine adjust.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The dirty site and not scratching the anodising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
A tight close, and not leaving water in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cut profiles
- assemble frames
- beads
- tilt-and-turn
- seal glass
- anodising
- squares
- measure openings
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2211.00· ESCO/ISCO 7213