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.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

#162 / 623

Materials 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
Tests, metallography and the spec. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Shop, heat treatment and the part that fails spec. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Material choice, corrosion and fatigue. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Supplier, certificates and the doubtful batch. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The field failure and the root cause. Estimate No 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. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#84 / 623

Barista

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
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	9%	28%	+2.5
Receive and process customer payments. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	8%	28%	+2.2
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	8%	28%	+2.2
Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Clean service or seating areas. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	42%	28%	+11.8
Total	100%		28%

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