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?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#384 / 633

PCB technician

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Etch, drill and the one that drifts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
AOI, the bridge and stopping. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Assemble, the oven and the one that warps. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The client, the deadline and not skipping AOI. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
The board comes out, and the track whole. 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%

#382 / 633

Avionics technician

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
BITE, manual and the fault tree. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Bench, the pin and the oxidised connector. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Calibrate, software and the config. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Line, the aircraft on stand and the slot. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The pilot report and not swapping the box blind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Sign that it flies, and not leaving BITE red. 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