Automation index
How much of a Packaging engineer’s job can AI already do?
A 3D prototype comes earlier. Surviving transport and opening on the shelf do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Packaging engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#161 / 623
View rankingPackaging 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Spec, 3D and the drop test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
The packing line and the one that will not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Material, recyclability and unit cost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Supplier, die and pack colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Marketing, legal and not lying on the pack.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it survives the trip, and not oversizing the plastic.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
- design packs
- drop test
- packing line
- recyclability
- die-cut
- unit cost
- pack spec
- 3D prototype
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2112.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141
IS WORK OVER?
Food technologist
22%
#392 / 623
View rankingFood technologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Recipe, process and shelf life.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Plant, the batch and the one that will not set.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
HACCP, labelling and not lying.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Taste, marketing and not disguising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The supplier, the ingredient and not swapping blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Safe, and tasting like food.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- industrial recipes
- shelf life
- HACCP
- labelling
- taste
- plant batches
- ingredients
- food process
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2145