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?
Bus driver
15%
#620 / 633
View rankingBus driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Run sheet, logs and clocking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive the route or the charter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Stops, accessibility and fare or validation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Incidents, diversions and passenger care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Pre-trip check and defect reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Shifts, fatigue and driving rules.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive
- route
- load goods
- Run sheet, logs and clocking
- Drive the route or the charter
- Incidents, diversions and passenger care
- Pre-trip check and defect reports
- Shifts, fatigue and driving rules
- conductor de autobus
- bus driver
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3052.00· ESCO/ISCO 8331