Company being driven off the rails by a CEO who is afraid of technology - Senior Technical Writer ASM Employee Review

1.0
Aug 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

There are a lot of good people at ASM. I enjoyed working with my colleagues.

Cons

For a company involved in the semiconductor industry, it sure is backward. Antiquated software, systems, and workflows with no change in site. Rather than embracing the technology changes that would bring ASM into present day, the new CEO took an even bigger step backward when he took away all remote work options. Remote employees were all laid off in the name of progress because he wants to build a giant new office building that looks impressive and needs people to sit there in order to justify it.

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ASM Response
1y
We want every single person at ASM to feel valued and to be rewarded according to their talents and experience. So thank you for bringing your perspective to our attention. We are always looking to improve our organization, and we appreciate your feedback.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

ASM is not for everyone. And I do not mean it in either positive or negative way. It is just the way it is. We believe in the semiconductor business outlook fueled by AI demand. We believe in keeping the talent density to drive progress. We believe in hard work and at times you have to go above and beyond. We believe in excellence. And we are fanatic about it. And this is what I have seen during my long tenure here. I have seen great progress where ASM breaks through silos and as one cohesive team working together to deliver for our customers. And this progress will not happen with small and incremental changes. It requires bold transformation driven by our C-level leaders. And with every transformation there are challenges and there are opportunities, there are supporters and there are those who would like to keep status quo. I have seen great opportunities given to people who believe in our cause and deserve it. I am not saying that we did all the right things. I believe we made many good decisions, and we did make mistakes as a human does. But without change there is no progress and without progress there is no success. And we respect those who decides to join and stay with us in this transformation journey as we respect those who decide that this is not their usual cup of tea and withdraw. This is us. This is ASM as I know it. And I am enjoying every single bit of it.

Cons

For sure there are things to improve.

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ASM Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being part of ASM’s growth journey.
4.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-learn a lot -travel -open to entry position

Cons

-13 hour shifts -night schedule, work during nights

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