A fantastic place to build a career! - IT Senior Manager Lam Research Employee Review

5.0
Feb 24, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I have been at Lam Research for a very long time (and proud of it) so I may be a bit biased but I would highly recommend Lam Research to anyone. This is a fantastic company, with great management team, and a proven track record of success. In addition to their market leadership, they also care about their employees and work to maintain their standing in the communities in which they operate.

Cons

Lam is a high tech company, in a very competitive market, that has been experiencing tremendous growth. If you are looking for an easy ride, this is probably not the place for you. It can be stressful and depending on your position, can involve long hours.

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Cons

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