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?
Risk manager
29%
#60 / 633
View rankingRisk manager
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maps, models and risk reporting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Policies, limits and stress tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Escalate an incident and talk to desks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Committee, exceptions and negotiation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Data quality and model assumptions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Stop the risk and sign the opinion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Maps, models and risk reporting
- Policies, limits and stress tests
- Escalate an incident and talk to desks
- Committee, exceptions and negotiation
- Data quality and model assumptions
- Stop the risk and sign the opinion
- risk manager
- gestor de riesgos
- riesgo operacional
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2099.02· ESCO/ISCO 2413