Printed Circuit Design & Fab - December 2007 - (Page 20) DESIGNER SALARY SURVEY the respondents (FIGURE 10), as well as profit sharing and a gym/exercise room with both available to about 30% of the designers and child care available to about 3% of respondents. Education, as mentioned before in terms of specific college degrees may not be the leading indicator of how well a designer is compensated, but experience and on-the-job training seem to be key factors. The good news is that companies recognize the requirement for experiential learning for their designers. As reflected in FIGURE 11, over 60% of designers indicated that their companies supported their attendance at technical conferences to attend classes that offer design-specific training. This is an essential component in the development of a designer regardless of his or her academic background. FIGURE 9. Educational opportunities supported by employer. advancement for designers and engineers regardless of their educational background, it would seem that there would be a steady stream of young, hopeful design apprentices moving into the ranks and up the salary ladder. The only reason I can think of that this is not occurring is that electrical engineering and the electronic design process are two of the best-kept secrets with regards to actual job function and potential benefit. In a recent job satisfaction survey conducted by EE Times, it was reported that over 70% of engineers still recommend engineering to children as a career. It’s time that message reached a larger audience. In addition to salary, standard holiday and vacation time, the survey asked designers about additional perks and incentives offered by their companies. The benefits included, as anticipated, health and dental insurance, both available to over 75% of Conclusions The 2007 design salary survey reflects a stable but aging population. With an average age of 46 globally and 48 in North America, designers aren’t We'll Be There, Will You? March 2008 December 2008 Bringing you the best of PCB East and West www.pcbshows.com 20 PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN & FAB DECEMBER 2007 http://www.pcbshows.com http://www.pcbshows.com
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