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?
Private-hire driver
20%
#445 / 633
View rankingPrivate-hire driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
App, routes and airport times.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Drive, pick up and drop the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Car, cleanliness and maintenance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Service, bags and difficult clients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Shifts, fatigue and zones.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not missing a flight or a passenger.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive
- route
- load goods
- App, routes and airport times
- Drive, pick up and drop the client
- Car, cleanliness and maintenance
- Service, bags and difficult clients
- Shifts, fatigue and zones
- Not missing a flight or a passenger
- conductor vtc
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 8322