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.
#440 / 713
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?
Employment lawyer
27%
#129 / 713
View rankingEmployment lawyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Letter, the file and the deadline.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Conciliation, the SMAC and not yielding extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Hearing, the witness and the one who does not show.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The agreement, the article and not making it up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the rush and not signing what cannot be.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Stand it up, and not selling an easy yes.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
- dismissals
- SMAC
- labour conciliation
- employment hearings
- collective agreements
- disciplinary files
- dismissal letters
- labour deadlines
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611