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Freescale Semiconductor CEO Rich Beyer

Rich Beyer

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25% Approve

“Neutral”

2.9
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  • Oct 8, 2009

    1.0

    Freescale Semiconductor Principal R&D Engineer in Tempe, AZ:   (Past Employee - 2007)

    Pros

    Paid time off was good perhaps better than some other companies. Compensation was about average for the semiconductor industry. Work hours somewhat flexible.

    Cons

    1) Freescale has divested most of their internal R&D capability. The mentally that the grass is greener in the neighbor's yard prevails.

    2) Freescale is painfully lacking forward looking innovative development projects with any kind of real focus.

    3) A series of Freescale management mistakes effectively destroyed the wireless business, which was approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of the company revenue.

    4) The Networking business (i.e. DSP and network microprocessors) is significantly smaller than that of TI or ST and has failed to grow comensurate with the rest of the semiconductor industry.

    5) Freescale's bread and butter business (automotive/ standard products) has suffered tremendously due to a strong connection with US auto makers and a failure to adequately penetrate the asian auto makers.

    6) Freescale has an enormous debt load that is crippling investment in key technologies for future growth.

    Unfortunately, the innovative sprit of Freescale's Motorola past has completely vanished. Freescale is desperately trying to hold on as a me too player in a very competive and commoditized market place.

    Advice to Senior Management

    It is likely too late to develop a leading edge company from the ashes. Do your best to become a semi-stable LSI Logic or Linear Technologies.

  • Process Engineer in Tempe, AZ:

    “Could use a culture recharge”

    May 22, 2009

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  • Project Manager in Tempe, AZ:

    “Employment at Freescale Semiconductor is enjoyable and diverse.”

    Apr 30, 2009

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  • Equipment Engineering Manager in Chandler, AZ:

    “Freescale has a lot of work to do”

    Mar 22, 2009

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  • Manufacturing Operator in Chandler, AZ:

    “Freescale a fair and honest company that cares about its associates and it's customers”

    Jan 31, 2009

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  • Engineer in Tempe, AZ:

    “Good place to start a career”

    Sep 21, 2008

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  • Process Engineer in Chandler, AZ:

    “Great place to work if you value your time outside of work”

    Aug 20, 2008

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  • Manufacturing Manager in Chandler, AZ:

    “The Downside of Un-informed Owners in the Semiconductor Industry”

    Jul 16, 2008

    1 found helpful

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  • Senior Project Manager in Chandler, AZ:

    “A Live or Die Decision? Should Freescale be resusitated or put out of it's misery?”

    Jul 15, 2008

    1 found helpful

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  • Manufacturing Associate. in Chandler, AZ:

    “Pay more attention to developing your employees.”

    Jun 22, 2008

    1 found helpful

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