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.
#480 / 763
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?
HVAC engineer
27%
#178 / 763
View rankingHVAC engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Loads, flows and the plant.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Works, the duct and the one they crushed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Commissioning, the balance and the room that sweats.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Noise, the grille and not leaving the whistle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the saving and not killing the fresh air.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it does not sweat, and not oversizing.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
- load calcs
- air flows
- ducts
- balancing
- grilles
- fresh air
- whistles
- HVAC plant
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149