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.
#393 / 643
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?
Fashion designer
24%
#268 / 643
View rankingFashion designer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Moodboards, tech packs and sizes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 48% | +9.6 |
Research trends and cost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Pattern, prototype and fit on a body.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Choose cloth, mill and real colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Collection, lookbook and atelier relationship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Brand taste and what does not ship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- Moodboards, tech packs and sizes
- Research trends and cost
- Pattern, prototype and fit on a body
- Choose cloth, mill and real colour
- Brand taste and what does not ship
- diseñador de moda
- fashion designer
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2163