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?
Youth educator
21%
#423 / 643
View rankingYouth educator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, notes and the young person’s file.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Shift, holding and the attempted abscond.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Workshop, homework and the hour that is not a fight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Family, youth prosecution and the judge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Street, leisure and the one who is late back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The bond, and not losing the kid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- educate young people
- residential shifts
- hold incidents
- incident notes
- education workshop
- youth court
- prevent absconding
- night support
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635