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.
#384 / 633
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?
Marine engineer
21%
#427 / 633
View rankingMarine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Rounds, parameters and the engine log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Breakdown, the sea and repairing with what you have.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Fuel, oils and the port change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Watch, alarms and the one who does not sleep.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Survey, class and not dressing the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Last the crossing, and not silencing the alarm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- engine rounds
- engine log
- breakdowns at sea
- watches
- class
- fuels
- engine-room alarms
- repair on passage
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-5031.00· ESCO/ISCO 3151