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?
Teaching assistant
20%
#442 / 633
View rankingTeaching assistant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare materials and adaptations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Support in class, playground and dining hall.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Accompany SEN and small mediation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Notes to the teacher and incident log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Stock, copies and classroom order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not labelling and not leaving a child alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- Prepare materials and adaptations
- Accompany SEN and small mediation
- Notes to the teacher and incident log
- Stock, copies and classroom order
- auxiliar docente
- teaching assistant
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-9042.00· ESCO/ISCO 5312