Okay job for what it is, but prepare for overtime. - Data Center Infrastructure Technician E2 Optics Employee Review

3.0
Oct 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Lots of overtime available. If you have a bad marriage and want to stay at work all day then this is the place for you. - HR is on your side, they won't fight you over stupid stuff. - Safety comes first, it's not just talk. It can even get a bit ridiculous sometimes but I'd rather be safer than I need to be than not safe enough. - The actual work is not that difficult.

Cons

- Overtime is frequent and mandatory, planning for deadlines seems to be nonexistent. Everything is very relaxed until right up before the deadline then it's hurry hurry rush rush. - Supply and material management is disorganized in general. Shortages are common. - Planning is lacking in general. Everything has to be done twice and three times because it's never right the first time. This doesn't help the deadline situation either. - Slackers are tolerated, people who won't work and can't figure out how to come to work on time coast for months and months because management is desperate for people.

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E2 Optics Response
8mo
Thank you for your feedback. We understand the concerns around planning, overtime, and accountability. These are areas we’re actively working to improve to ensure a more efficient and supportive work environment. Your feedback helps us identify where we can do better, and we appreciate you bringing these points to our attention.

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5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good company really stands behind their employees.

Cons

Work can change to different locations without notice sometimes.

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E2 Optics Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and acknowledging the opportunities for steady work and travel. Feedback like this is important to us as we continue working to strengthen connection, communication, and the overall employee experience.
3.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is usually the opportunity to work overtime. Usually between 10-28 additional hours a week. The work pace is pretty steady. They provide water bottles for you during one of the 2 daily 20-40min water breaks. In the lunch tent, they have microwaves (no fridge). There are hand washing stations near the port-a-potties with soap (no real restrooms at any construction site). They give out E2 branded shirts, sweaters, and random company swag every couple of months. You could go from $23 to $28 an hour once you hit a year at this company, depending on how you approach the yearly review and how you showcase your skills.

Cons

My biggest issue is the amount of nepotism that exists, there are family members that are in powerful positions that allow entry level family more leeway and faster promotions. Someone that started 2 months ago could already be given the title of lead(usually takes a year) because they are related to the Project Manager, Superintendent, Field Supervisor, or other leads. The next issue is that the weekly schedule can be hectic. You're at live construction sites. You don't get to pick your hours so if it's a 60-hour work week, you have to stick to it or you could get written up for abandoning your shift. Start time is usually 5 am, Mon-Fri, and the drive to El Mirage/East Mesa can get long if you live in the city. Don't be fooled by the title of data center technician at this company though, a lot of it is construction (structured cabling) for the inside of data centers, you're not really assigning IP addresses, deploying to a network, etc. You're running copper and fiber cables and then connecting those cables. Benefits suck, they offer health insurance through Cigna, and American Trust Retirement for your 401(K) plan.

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E2 Optics Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. Feedback like this is important as we continue working to improve and better support our teams. We recommend you reach out to your supervisor to learn more about the new Technical Training courses at E2 Optics. Thank you for being a part of our team.
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