IS WORK OVER?

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

PCB 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.

TaskShareAIPoints
Gerber, stack-up and the batch.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%40%+6.4
Etch, drill and the one that drifts.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%14%+2.5
AOI, the bridge and stopping.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%28%+4.5
Assemble, the oven and the one that warps.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%22%+3.5
The client, the deadline and not skipping AOI.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%18%+3.2
The board comes out, and the track whole.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%12%+1.9
Total100%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

Science teacher

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.

TaskShareAIPoints
Practical, the protocol and the kit.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%40%+6.4
Lab, the bunsen and the one who will not read.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%14%+2.5
Data, the graph and not inventing the point.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%28%+4.5
Exam, the formula and getting them to explain.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%22%+3.5
The damage, the note and not leaving the acid open.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%18%+3.2
That they do not burn, and understand what they measured.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%12%+1.9
Total100%22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

Skills and activities

  • lab practicals
  • bunsen
  • science protocols
  • graphs
  • formulae
  • acid
  • incident notes
  • lab safety

Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2330

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