Great company and products, poor leadership and no adherence to compliance - Anonymous employee ABB Employee Review

3.0
Jun 8, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Your colleagues will be among the best in the industry, everyone pulls together to get the job done, and ABB focuses heavily on training.

Cons

Organization in the Middle East is very politicized (many of the senior management are the same nationality as the GMs in charge), and if you put a foot out of place you're out of the door whether it's legal or not. There's little imagination on the management side, with no leadership. GE and Siemens are ahead in terms of how they are leading the market (both in terms of customer support as well as introducing new products to the market).

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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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