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?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

#161 / 623

Packaging 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
Spec, 3D and the drop test. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
The packing line and the one that will not fit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Material, recyclability and unit cost. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Supplier, die and pack colour. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Marketing, legal and not lying on the pack. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That it survives the trip, and not oversizing the plastic. 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?

18%

#573 / 623

Nail technician

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
Bookings, charts and design catalogue. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Prep, apply gel and file. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	10%	+2.4
Hygiene, files and lamp. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Advise on shape, colour and aftercare. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Remove, repair and damaged nails. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Not leaving an infection or a lift. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		18%

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