Automation index
How much of a PCB technician’s job can AI already do?
A gerber comes earlier. The board coming out without an open track do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
PCB technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#384 / 633
View rankingPCB technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Gerber, stack-up and the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Etch, drill and the one that drifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
AOI, the bridge and stopping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Assemble, the oven and the one that warps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The client, the deadline and not skipping AOI.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
The board comes out, and the track whole.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
- gerber
- stack-up
- AOI
- drill
- tracks
- solder oven
- bridges
- PCB batches
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3113
IS WORK OVER?
Aerial technician
18%
#552 / 633
View rankingAerial technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Bookings, levels and install logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Roof, mast, cable and outlet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Configure, tune and explain to the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Community, porter and access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Faults, building ICT and fibre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not falling and not leaving a building without the match.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Bookings, levels and install logs
- Roof, mast, cable and outlet
- Community, porter and access
- Faults, building ICT and fibre
- antenista
- instalador de antenas
- aerial technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 7422