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?
Soldier
14%
#628 / 633
View rankingSoldier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, written orders and paper logistics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Classroom drill and simulators.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Physical drill, weapons and field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 6% | +1.3 |
Operations, watch and deployment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Unit life, discipline and comrades.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Command or be commanded in a real incident.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, written orders and paper logistics
- Classroom drill and simulators
- Physical drill, weapons and field
- Operations, watch and deployment
- Unit life, discipline and comrades
- Command or be commanded in a real incident
- militar
- soldado
- soldier
- ejercito
Sources for this job· O*NET 55-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 0110