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?
Weaver
19%
#542 / 633
View rankingWeaver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Warp, weave and the width.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Weave, shuttle and the yarn that snaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Finish, fringe and the shrink.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Loom, the rhythm and the commissioned piece.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the colour and not changing the warp halfway.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Without breaking the pick, and a clean weave.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- warp
- weaves
- shuttle
- looms
- fringe
- the pick
- cloth width
- shrink
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6062.00· ESCO/ISCO 7318