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?
Materials engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#162 / 633
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?
Podiatrist
18%
#577 / 633
View rankingPodiatrist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Files, gait studies and prescriptions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Design insoles and orthotic orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Chiropody, minor surgery and dressing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Examine, diagnose and explain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Diabetic follow-up and wounds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Clinic hygiene and care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Files, gait studies and prescriptions
- Design insoles and orthotic orders
- Chiropody, minor surgery and dressing
- Examine, diagnose and explain
- Diabetic follow-up and wounds
- Clinic hygiene and care
- podologo
- podiatrist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269