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?
Tractor driver
19%
#534 / 623
View rankingTractor driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Field, implements and the day’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Plough, sow and the GPS that drops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Irrigation, the pipe and not running a wheel over.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, grease and the implement that breaks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The rain, the mud and not sinking the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
A straight furrow, and not running over the irrigation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- plough
- sow
- implements
- farm GPS
- fields
- grease the tractor
- pipe irrigation
- mud
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2091.00· ESCO/ISCO 8341