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.
#393 / 643
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?
Varnisher
18%
#563 / 643
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Colour cards, ranges and orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Sand, stain, apply and dry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Booth, filters and dust.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Cabinetmaker, deadlines and touch-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Repairs in the home and on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not delivering a piece with orange peel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Colour cards, ranges and orders
- Sand, stain, apply and dry
- Booth, filters and dust
- Cabinetmaker, deadlines and touch-up
- Repairs in the home and on site
- Not delivering a piece with orange peel
- barnizador
- lacador
- varnisher
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9123.00· ESCO/ISCO 7522