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 / 633
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?
Product owner
27%
#171 / 633
View rankingProduct owner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write stories, criteria and backlog.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 50% | +11 |
Maps, roadmaps and release notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Refine with engineering and design.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Talk to users and stakeholders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Prioritise, cut scope and say no.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Accept the increment and own the value.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Write stories, criteria and backlog
- Maps, roadmaps and release notes
- Refine with engineering and design
- Talk to users and stakeholders
- Prioritise, cut scope and say no
- Accept the increment and own the value
- product owner
- po agil
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1199.09· ESCO/ISCO 2519