IS WORK OVER?

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

PCB 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.

TaskShareAIPoints
Gerber, stack-up and the batch.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%40%+6.4
Etch, drill and the one that drifts.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%14%+2.5
AOI, the bridge and stopping.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%28%+4.5
Assemble, the oven and the one that warps.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%22%+3.5
The client, the deadline and not skipping AOI.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%18%+3.2
The board comes out, and the track whole.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%12%+1.9
Total100%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

Forensic scientist

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.

TaskShareAIPoints
Protocol, chain and the sample.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%40%+6.4
Analyse, the blank and the one that contaminates.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%14%+2.5
Report, the link and not jumping.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%28%+4.5
Court, the lawyer and holding.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%22%+3.5
Police haste and not skipping the blank.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%18%+3.2
Hold in court, and not contaminating.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%12%+1.9
Total100%22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

Skills and activities

  • chain of custody
  • blanks
  • forensic samples
  • the link
  • the hearing
  • lab protocols
  • expert reports
  • contamination

Sources for this job· O*NET 19-4092.00· ESCO/ISCO 3119

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