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?
Probation officer
24%
#266 / 643
View rankingProbation officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
The order plan, reporting and the conditions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Visit, interview and what they do not say.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Reports to the judge and the breach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Network, work and the resource that is not there.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The victim, the offender and not mixing roles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Call it in time, and not dressing the follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- probation
- order plan
- reports to the judge
- breach of conditions
- follow-up visits
- sentence conditions
- reoffending
- periodic reporting
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1092.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635