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?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#463 / 763

PLC programmer

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Cell, the fault and the one that will not stop. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
E-stop, the cable and not jumping it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Recipe, the change and not dumping production. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The electrician, the terminals and going down to see it. Estimate No 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. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#410 / 763

Tunnel 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
Heading, the geology and the support. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Water, the inflow and not hiding it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Blast, the vibration and the building. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Segment, the ring and the one that will not close. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The contractor, the rush and not jumping to a yes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That it does not come down, and not hiding the water. Estimate No 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