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?
Surveyor
24%
#284 / 633
View rankingSurveyor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Process stations, GNSS and drawings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Reports, volumes and deliverables.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Measure in the field, stake and set out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Coordinate with works and the site authority.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Read the ground when the model lies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Owning a 3 cm error.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Process stations, GNSS and drawings
- Reports, volumes and deliverables
- Measure in the field, stake and set out
- Read the ground when the model lies
- Owning a 3 cm error
- topografo
- surveyor
- aparejador topografia
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2165