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.
#455 / 733
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?
Competition officer
27%
#210 / 733
View rankingCompetition officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
File, the market and the lead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Inspection, the email and the one that is deleted.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Cartel, the evidence and not stretching it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Fine, proportion and not sinking extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The board, the note and not leaking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Catch the cartel, and not leaking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cartels
- competition inspections
- emails
- fines
- markets
- leads
- not leak
- evidence
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2619