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?
Football coach
22%
#332 / 633
View rankingFootball coach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lineup, plan and the opponent clip.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Train, the one who is late and the one who hides.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Match, the changes and the one who boils.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Dressing room, the ego and not losing the group.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The board, the parents and not picking the son under pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Compete, and not breaking.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
- lineups
- opponent clip
- training
- changes
- dressing room
- parents
- pick the side
- match plan
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3422