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?
Pulmonologist
23%
#308 / 633
View rankingPulmonologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read spirometry, gases and the chest CT.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Clinic for cough, asthma and the one who does not ventilate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and invasive tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Inhalers, CPAP and rehab plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Ward, ICU and respiratory failure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Report, consult and signing respiratory support.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- read spirometry
- bronchoscopy
- treat asthma
- prescribe CPAP
- chest CT
- pulmonology clinic
- respiratory failure
- inhalers
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212