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?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#384 / 633

PCB technician

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Etch, drill and the one that drifts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
AOI, the bridge and stopping. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Assemble, the oven and the one that warps. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The client, the deadline and not skipping AOI. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
The board comes out, and the track whole. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

26%

#198 / 633

Web developer

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
Layout, components and API consumption. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	48%	+9.6
Accessibility, performance and technical SEO. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Design, product and the client who changes their mind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Deploys, incidents and monitoring. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Tests, code review and documentation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not shipping a half-change on a Friday. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low