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
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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
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Archivist
25%
#215 / 633
View rankingArchivist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Describe, index and digitise holdings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Serve researchers and queries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Conserve, restore and control stores.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Finding aids and transfers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Rules, access and data protection.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not mixing a fonds or a shelfmark.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Describe, index and digitise holdings
- Serve researchers and queries
- Conserve, restore and control stores
- Finding aids and transfers
- Rules, access and data protection
- Not mixing a fonds or a shelfmark
- archivero
- archivist
- documentalista de archivo
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-4011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2621