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
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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?
Sales promoter
22%
#371 / 633
View rankingSales promoter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Briefing, stand and the kit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Shelf, the one who walks by and the one who stops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Tasting, allergies and not pushing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Data, contacts and not inflating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The supervisor, the space and not covering the shelf.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Stop the customer, and not lying.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
- stands
- tasting
- promo briefing
- contacts
- allergies
- the shelf
- promo kit
- store supervisor
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-9011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5242