Automation index
How much of a PLC programmer’s job can AI already do?
A ladder comes earlier. The machine stopping on a fault without jumping the e-stop do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
PLC programmer
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#453 / 753
View rankingPLC programmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Ladder, tags and the comment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Cell, the fault and the one that will not stop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
E-stop, the cable and not jumping it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Recipe, the change and not dumping production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The electrician, the terminals and going down to see it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it stops on a fault, and not jumping the e-stop.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
- program PLCs
- tags
- e-stops
- faults
- recipes
- terminals
- program comments
- not jump e-stops
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2514
IS WORK OVER?
Geomatics engineer
22%
#402 / 753
View rankingGeomatics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Station, the base and the cloud.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Field, the axis and the one that moved.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Model, the drift and not hiding metres.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Works, the setting-out and going down to see it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The contractor, the rush and not signing the drift.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That the axis is there, and not signing metres.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
- point clouds
- total stations
- axes
- setting-out
- drift
- bases
- geomatics
- the field
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2165