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?
Franchise consultant
27%
#145 / 643
View rankingFranchise consultant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Pack, numbers and the profile.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Candidate, the unit and the one without capital.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Contract, royalties and not hiding them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Opening, the plan and the one who is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The network, the clash and not selling occupied territories.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Understand the risk, and not buying a dream.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
- franchise packs
- royalties
- units
- capital
- openings
- territories
- contracts
- candidate profiles
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1111.00· ESCO/ISCO 2421