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?
Dancer
16%
#599 / 633
View rankingDancer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Learn, mark and memorise.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Rehearse and perform.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Body, physio and rest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Casting, agents and life between jobs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Company, ego and tour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Not dancing injured because you stayed quiet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Learn, mark and memorise
- Rehearse and perform
- Body, physio and rest
- Casting, agents and life between jobs
- Company, ego and tour
- bailarin
- bailarina
- dancer
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2653