Good engineering opportunities - Anonymous employee ABB Employee Review

4.0
May 1, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good product to work with. Diverse opportunities, possible to move around within company.

Cons

Difficult for women to progress, particularly in technical positions. Silo culture means internal communication between divisions is frequently ineffective.

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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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