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?
Product owner
27%
#171 / 633
View rankingProduct owner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write stories, criteria and backlog.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 50% | +11 |
Maps, roadmaps and release notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Refine with engineering and design.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Talk to users and stakeholders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Prioritise, cut scope and say no.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Accept the increment and own the value.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Write stories, criteria and backlog
- Maps, roadmaps and release notes
- Refine with engineering and design
- Talk to users and stakeholders
- Prioritise, cut scope and say no
- Accept the increment and own the value
- product owner
- po agil
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1199.09· ESCO/ISCO 2519