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
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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?
Piano tuner
19%
#474 / 633
View rankingPiano tuner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagnose, pinblock and the protocol.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Tune, octaves and the unison.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Regulate, dampers and the one that will not cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Voicing, hammers and the one that is hard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The concert, the hall and not leaving it flat.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
In tune, and lasting the concert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- tune pianos
- octaves
- unisons
- dampers
- pinblock
- voicing
- hammers
- regulate action
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9063.00· ESCO/ISCO 7312