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  • www.garmin.com
  • Olathe, KS
  • 10000+ Employees
  • 1989
  • Company - Public (GRMN)
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • $1 to $5 billion (USD)

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We Fuel People's Passions. We make products for everywhere that people live, work and play. Our customers are passionate about our products. And so are we. When you work at Garmin, adventure doesn't have to wait for the weekend. This is where you can put your passions into ...
Mission: To be an enduring company by creating superior products for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sports that are an essential part of our customers' lives.

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Garmin Reviews

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Garmin President and CEO Clifton Pemble
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576 Ratings
5.0
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"Great Company"

May 11, 2023 - HR Coordinator in Salem, OR
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Positive Outlook
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Pros

Great benefits, welcoming culture, and great employee discount.

Cons

No remote options available, not a lot of room to grow in some roles.
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Garmin Interviews

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Positive61%
Negative16%
Neutral24%
Getting an Interview
Applied online64%
Campus Recruiting22%
Employee Referral6%
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  1. Hardware Engineer Interview

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    Interview

    Quick remote interview with one person that were in the Garmin office at the time. The interview process lasted around 40 minutes. Asked to confirm many details already on resume.
    Interview

    Questions about using a smith chart and RF questions. Questions about 3dB cutoff and frequency response in bode plots. Questions about basic circuit analysis (voltage, amperage, etc)

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April 12, 2022
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We are thrilled to be a HirePaths Featured Employer and share stories like Dale's with students interested in working at Garmin. Check out our HirePaths page to see all the opportunities Garmin has to offer for students! https://hirepaths.com/featured-employers/garmin
How I Got Started: Garmin Certified Electronics Technician - Dale Richardson
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September 1, 2021
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In the last few months, #CleanUpThePlastic has cleaned up 8,122 pounds of trash out of Lake Tahoe. And they're only on mile 22 of a 72-mile #scuba cleanup.
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Garmin Awards & Accolades

  • America's Best Employer by StateForbes2021
  • America's Best Employer by StateForbes2020

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