Lots of learning albeit politics and mediocrity - Technical Specialist ABB Employee Review

4.0
Oct 14, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working with talented people world-wide, one of few companies where Indian employees are treated on-par with respect to responsibilities and accountability, time-off policy, relaxed/casual environment, lots of cultural events, family-like atmosphere, lots of international travel opportunities (long-term and short-term), fantastic product portfolio.

Cons

Politics, mediocre people are retained/promoted because of 'GodFather-dom', line and functional management are separated - which creates confusion during goal-setting and ratings, average salaries, below-average hikes, hierarchical management structure, line managers are more powerful and influential than the technical senior people, moving between divisions by-choice is difficult despite HR initiatives.

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Pros

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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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