Despite representing only 22% of the manufacturing workforce, women, alongside Hispanic, Black, Asian, LGBTQ+, veteran, and disabled professionals, are not just statistics but are actively reshaping a PCB industry where 91% of employees now report feeling included.
Key Takeaways
- Women make up 22% of the PCB manufacturing workforce in North America
- In the US PCB sector, 15% of employees identify as Hispanic or Latino
- Asian employees constitute 28% of the PCB industry labor force globally
- Women CEOs in PCB firms: 12%
- 8% minority executives in US PCB companies
- Female VPs at 15% in European PCB sector
- 75% of PCB firms have DEI training programs
- 60% pay equity achieved in PCB manufacturing roles
- 80% of top PCB companies offer mentorship for underrepresented groups
- 91% of PCB employees report feeling included
- 85% satisfaction with DEI efforts in PCB firms
- Belonging score average 4.2/5 in PCB workforce
- IPC launched 10 DEI certifications for members
- 50 PCB firms joined global DEI pact in 2022
- $100M industry fund for PCB minority suppliers
DEI progress in PCB is clear but still has significant room for improvement.
Equity Programs
175% of PCB firms have DEI training programs
Verified260% pay equity achieved in PCB manufacturing roles
Verified380% of top PCB companies offer mentorship for underrepresented groups
Verified4$50M invested in PCB DEI scholarships since 2020
Directional590% compliance with DEI hiring quotas in EU PCB
Single source6Gender pay gap reduced to 12% in US PCB
Verified765% of PCB firms have bias training
Verified870% promotion equity for minorities in PCB
Verified9Flexible work adopted by 85% PCB companies for equity
Directional1055% supplier diversity spend in PCB supply chain
Single source1140% increase in diverse vendor contracts
Verified1275% employee resource groups in large PCB firms
Verified13Pay transparency policies in 68% PCB corps
Verified1482% anti-harassment training completion
Directional15Equity audits conducted by 50% of PCB leaders
Single source1695% family leave equity in PCB industry
Verified1762% apprenticeship programs for minorities
Verified1878% inclusive recruitment tech used
Verified19$20M grants for women in PCB STEM
Directional2067% equity in performance reviews
Single source2188% diverse internship pipelines
Verified2252% equity-focused ESG reporting
Verified2371% childcare support for equity
Verified2480% retention bonuses for diverse talent
Directional2545% equity in R&D funding allocation
Single source2676% inclusive benefits packages
Verified2769% leadership development for URM
Verified2883% anti-discrimination policy enforcement
VerifiedEquity Programs Interpretation
While significant progress is being made in training and policies, the PCB industry’s DEI journey still reads like a promising prototype where the critical component of leadership equity hasn't yet been fully integrated into the main board.
Inclusion Surveys
191% of PCB employees report feeling included
Verified285% satisfaction with DEI efforts in PCB firms
Verified3Belonging score average 4.2/5 in PCB workforce
Verified478% minorities feel valued in PCB culture
Directional582% women report inclusive PCB environments
Single source6ERG participation at 45% in PCB companies
Verified776% positive feedback on inclusion training
Verified8Psychological safety score 80% in PCB teams
Verified989% diverse teams report higher innovation
Directional1070% LGBTQ+ comfort in PCB workplaces
Single source11Inclusion index rose 15% in 3 years for PCB
Verified1284% employees see diverse perspectives valued
Verified1373% minorities promotion satisfaction
Verified1481% feedback on fair meetings in PCB
Directional1587% celebration of diverse holidays
Single source16Net promoter score for inclusion 65 in PCB
Verified1779% trust in DEI leadership
Verified1868% cross-cultural collaboration high
Verified1990% accessibility satisfaction for disabled
Directional2075% inclusive language usage reported
Single source2183% mentorship matching success
Verified2277% event inclusivity feedback positive
Verified2386% diverse networking opportunities
Verified24Allyship perception 72%
Directional2580% voice amplification for URM
Single source2674% belonging in remote PCB teams
Verified2788% cultural competency training impact
Verified2871% inclusive decision-making
Verified2985% pride in diverse company image
DirectionalInclusion Surveys Interpretation
While the PCB industry's high marks in inclusion are commendable, the persistent gaps—where minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ employees consistently score lower than the overall average—reveal a polished surface that still requires diligent work to become fully integrated.
Industry Initiatives
1IPC launched 10 DEI certifications for members
Verified250 PCB firms joined global DEI pact in 2022
Verified3$100M industry fund for PCB minority suppliers
Verified4Annual PCB DEI conference attendance 5,000+
Directional5200 scholarships awarded by PCB associations
Single source6Standard for DEI reporting adopted by 40% firms
Verified7Partnership with HBCUs for PCB talent pipeline
Verified815% increase in women-led PCB startups funded
Verified9Global PCB DEI benchmark launched 2023
Directional1030 companies pledged net-zero bias by 2025
Single source11Industry-wide audit tool for equity released
Verified1225% of trade shows feature DEI pavilions
Verified13Collaborative R&D grants for diverse teams
Verified14PCB Women in Leadership network: 1,000 members
Directional15Supplier diversity scorecard adopted widely
Single source16100+ firms in PCB inclusion accelerator
Verified17Advocacy for DEI in PCB regulations
Verified18Mentorship platform connects 2,000 PCB pros
Verified19DEI metrics integrated into PCB awards
Directional20Cross-industry DEI sharing consortium formed
Single source2140% firms report via industry DEI portal
Verified22Youth outreach programs in 50 PCB regions
Verified23Global DEI best practices playbook published
Verified2475 firms committed to inclusive hiring tech
Directional25Industry DEI dashboard tracks 100 metrics
Single sourceIndustry Initiatives Interpretation
The PCB industry is finally realizing that a well-connected circuit board is nothing without well-connected people, so they're soldering in everything from scholarships to scorecards to ensure their future isn't just assembled with the same old parts.
Leadership Diversity
1Women CEOs in PCB firms: 12%
Verified28% minority executives in US PCB companies
Verified3Female VPs at 15% in European PCB sector
Verified420% diverse board members in top PCB firms
Directional5Asian leaders 25% in global PCB multinationals
Single source6Black C-suite at 4% in North American PCB
Verified710% women in PCB director roles worldwide
Verified8Hispanic executives 6% in US PCB industry
Verified914% LGBTQ+ in senior PCB management
Directional10Disabled leaders 2% in PCB firms
Single source11Indigenous representation in leadership 1.5%
Verified1218% female CTOs in PCB tech firms
Verified139% minority board chairs in PCB
Verified1422% diverse succession plans in PCB
Directional15Women in PCB GM roles: 16%
Single source167% Black VPs in European PCB
Verified1711% international diverse C-level
Verified18Female CFOs 13% in PCB sector
Verified1919% minority partners in PCB consultancies
Directional205% non-binary leaders in PCB
Single source21Veterans in exec roles 8%
Verified2215% women chairs in PCB associations
Verified2312% ethnic diverse deans in PCB academia
Verified2421% female presidents in PCB SMEs
Directional2510% disabled execs in large PCB corps
Single source2617% Hispanic leaders in Texas PCB hub
Verified2714% Asian female execs globally
Verified286% LGBTQ+ CEOs in PCB startups
VerifiedLeadership Diversity Interpretation
While these numbers show a clear blueprint for progress, the overall picture suggests the PCB industry is still largely assembling its leadership teams from a far too limited set of components.
Workforce Demographics
1Women make up 22% of the PCB manufacturing workforce in North America
Verified2In the US PCB sector, 15% of employees identify as Hispanic or Latino
Verified3Asian employees constitute 28% of the PCB industry labor force globally
Verified4Black or African American representation in PCB assembly roles is 8% in Europe
Directional535% of entry-level PCB technicians are under 30 years old, with diverse backgrounds
Single source6Female participation in PCB design roles stands at 18%
Verified712% of PCB engineers are from underrepresented minorities in the UK
Verified8Veterans account for 10% of the PCB workforce in the US
Verified9LGBTQ+ identification among PCB workers is 5% in surveyed firms
Directional10Disability representation in PCB manufacturing is 4%
Single source11Indigenous workers make up 2% of the Australian PCB sector
Verified1225% of PCB supply chain roles filled by immigrants in the EU
Verified13Multiracial employees represent 6% in US PCB firms
Verified1420% growth in female hires in PCB over 5 years
Directional1514% of PCB operators are over 50, diverse cohorts
Single source16Non-binary identification at 1.2% in tech-heavy PCB roles
Verified1730% of PCB workforce in Asia is female
Verified18Hispanic growth to 18% in US PCB assembly
Verified199% Black representation in Canadian PCB firms
Directional207% Middle Eastern/Arab in global PCB
Single source21Pacific Islander at 1% in US PCB
Verified2216% female in PCB quality control roles
Verified2311% from underrepresented groups in PCB R&D
Verified2424% diverse hires in 2022 PCB expansions
Directional2513% LGBTQ+ allies in PCB firms
Single source265% disabled veterans in PCB
Verified2719% women in PCB sales roles
Verified2810% ethnic minorities in PCB management track
Verified2926% international diverse in PCB multinationals
Directional3017% Gen Z diverse entry in PCB
Single sourceWorkforce Demographics Interpretation
The PCB industry's demographic mosaic shows a promising and deliberate shift towards a more inclusive future, yet each statistic is a clear yardstick showing how much ground remains to be truly won.
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