Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of Automation Engineers score between 34% and 40%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 33%
42% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work84%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen13%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action1%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person2%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Automation Engineer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Collaborate with stakeholders and document solutions: gathering requirements from business teams, explaining technical approaches, writing runbooks and handoff documentation
deep expertisesocial core
35%AD
7%
Write and debug automation code: developing scripts, workflows, and configuration files using tools like Python, RPA platforms, or workflow engines
19%DD
49%
Test automation deployments: validating that automated processes work correctly across different environments, handling edge cases, and troubleshooting failures
14%DD
53%
Monitor and maintain deployed automations: reviewing logs, fixing broken workflows, optimizing performance, and making incremental improvements to live systems
13%DD
45%
Design and architect automation solutions: analyzing business processes, identifying bottlenecks, and creating technical specifications for new automation projects
deep expertisesocial core
11%DD
12%
Research new tools and technologies: evaluating emerging automation platforms, staying current with industry standards, and assessing whether new tech fits organizational needs
deep expertisesocial element
6%DD
30%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Design and architect automation solutions: analyzing business processes, identifying bottlenecks, and creating technical specifications for new automation projects
deep expertisesocial element
29%DD
30%
Monitor and maintain deployed automations: reviewing logs, fixing broken workflows, optimizing performance, and making incremental improvements to live systems
28%DD
47%
Write and debug automation code: developing scripts, workflows, and configuration files using tools like Python, RPA platforms, or workflow engines
21%DD
48%
Collaborate with stakeholders and document solutions: gathering requirements from business teams, explaining technical approaches, writing runbooks and handoff documentation
deep expertisesocial core
14%AD
15%
Research new tools and technologies: evaluating emerging automation platforms, staying current with industry standards, and assessing whether new tech fits organizational needs
deep expertisesocial element
4%DD
24%
Test automation deployments: validating that automated processes work correctly across different environments, handling edge cases, and troubleshooting failures
1%DD
48%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Write and debug automation code: developing scripts, workflows, and configuration files using tools like Python, RPA platforms, or workflow engines
29%DD
48%
Research new tools and technologies: evaluating emerging automation platforms, staying current with industry standards, and assessing whether new tech fits organizational needs
21%DD
53%
Test automation deployments: validating that automated processes work correctly across different environments, handling edge cases, and troubleshooting failures
19%DD
48%
Collaborate with stakeholders and document solutions: gathering requirements from business teams, explaining technical approaches, writing runbooks and handoff documentation
some context neededsocial core
12%AD
17%
Monitor and maintain deployed automations: reviewing logs, fixing broken workflows, optimizing performance, and making incremental improvements to live systems
10%DD
48%
Design and architect automation solutions: analyzing business processes, identifying bottlenecks, and creating technical specifications for new automation projects
deep expertisesocial core
6%DD
19%
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