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?
Solar installer
21%
#425 / 633
View rankingSolar installer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Roof study, shade and quote.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Permits, reports and orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Fit structure, modules and cabling on roofs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Inverter, commissioning and measurements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Heights, anchors and weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Client, community and easements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Roof study, shade and quote
- Permits, reports and orders
- Inverter, commissioning and measurements
- Heights, anchors and weather
- Client, community and easements
- placas solares
- instalador fotovoltaico
- solar installer
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2231.00· ESCO/ISCO 7411