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.
#490 / 773
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?
Front-end developer
27%
#157 / 773
View rankingFront-end developer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Component, states and the design.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Accessible, the keyboard and the reader.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Contrast, the token and not leaving it dead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Performance, the weight and not adding the extra library.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The designer, the pixel and not fighting for sport.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it works from the keyboard, and not leaving the contrast.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
- components
- accessibility
- keyboard
- contrast
- tokens
- front-end performance
- libraries
- write interface
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1254.00· ESCO/ISCO 2513