Would not work at ABB again. - Automation Engineer ABB Employee Review

1.0
Jun 5, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of opportunities to learn multiple technologies.

Cons

Overall lack of training with lousy pay. The Calgary office is full of cliques, and if you are looking to advance in the organization you had better belong to the right one. Senior management is based out of Montreal and is poor, they do not understand the Alberta market and it was very frustrating to see the same strategies fail over and over again. No work in Western Canada! If you want to get experience on their systems you likely will be sent to a long term project in Ontario, the USA or internationally, with an insane amount of time away from home.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing systems and cross-functional projects - Can build strong manufacturing and quality engineering experience quickly - Competitive pay and solid benefits for the area

Cons

Work-life balance can be inconsistent depending on department and production demands * Advancement opportunities may feel limited without moving into management or relocating * Communication and management consistency can vary between shifts/departments * Production pressure and changing priorities can create stress in quality-related roles * Some roles may require overtime or schedule flexibility that can be difficult for employees with family responsibilities * Recognition for process improvements and extra responsibilities may not always match workload expectations * Culture can feel more production-focused than employee-focused at times

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