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?
Gastroenterologist
22%
#360 / 643
View rankingGastroenterologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read endoscopies, labs and the transit study.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Colonoscopy, gastroscopy and ERCP.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
IBD, hepatitis and reflux plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Abdomen clinic, occult blood and the fear of cancer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
GI emergencies and the bleed that does not stop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Consent, perforation and signing the procedure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- do colonoscopies
- gastroscopy
- treat IBD
- ERCP
- GI clinic
- hepatitis plans
- GI bleed
- read endoscopies
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1216.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212