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?
Demolition worker
19%
#518 / 633
View rankingDemolition worker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, asbestos and prior removal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Demolish, cut and the controlled push.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Party wall, shore and the neighbour who complains.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Waste, sorting and the tip.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Dust, water and not leaving the street a site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not taking the party wall, and signing the takedown.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- demolish
- remove asbestos
- shore party walls
- sort waste
- controlled cut
- demolition dust
- the tip
- controlled push
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2061.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112