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?
Chemist
26%
#209 / 633
View rankingChemist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, calcs and safety sheets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Batch reports, charts and docs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Synthesis, titration and sample handling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Read a strange result and repeat it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Plant safety and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Sign quality and talk to production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, calcs and safety sheets
- Batch reports, charts and docs
- Synthesis, titration and sample handling
- Read a strange result and repeat it
- Plant safety and waste
- Sign quality and talk to production
- quimico
- chemist
- laboratorio quimico
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2113