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.
#417 / 683
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?
Early childhood technician
19%
#584 / 683
View rankingEarly childhood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Routine, the yard and the kit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Nappy, the change and dignity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Nap, the one who will not sleep and the one who cries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Food, the allergy and not mixing the plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Family, pick-up and not handing over to the wrong person.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The nappy, and them staying calm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 0-3 routines
- nappy change
- nap
- food allergies
- pick-up
- nursery yard
- dignity
- not hand to the wrong person
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5311