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?
Alarm installer
23%
#300 / 633
View rankingAlarm installer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagram, zones and programming the panel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Wire, sensors and the detector that trips alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
ARC, tests and the connection note.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Train the user and the fob that gets lost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The lived-in flat, the brick and not breaking extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
No false alarms, and a real call-out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fit alarms
- program panels
- wire sensors
- ARC
- avoid false alarms
- train the user
- detectors
- alarm zones
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2098.00· ESCO/ISCO 7412