No Raises, Forget about tuition reimbursement, Dead end job - Electronics Technician Philips Employee Review

2.0
Apr 26, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy to get lost in a sea of incompetence if you like to slack off. Each shift is like a 8-hour long break. Technician positions plentiful and secure. Good amount of vacation time offered after being hired. Company matched (plus) 401k works wonderfully. Great job for students due to the joke workload and less-than-challenging repetitive work.

Cons

High degree of nepotism regarding promotions. Over-achievement is despised. Achievement goes unnoticed. Company culture is touted as one thing but exists as something completely different. Pay is low, reviews only come yearly, and raise is a laughable 0.10-0.40. Not even enough to allow for cost of living increases. Near impossible red-tape to navigate to receive University tuition reimbursement. Middle management and lower management are local yokels without proper credentials to fulfill their roles. Skill-sets go unnoticed during hiring process, i.e. they have assemblers working the same role as engineers.

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Pros

Work life balance, pay, opportunities

Cons

Slow moving industry, management style

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Philips Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your ongoing dedication to our organization. We acknowledge the feedback regarding internal organizational dynamics. As a leader in a heavily regulated and critical sector, we remain fully focused on process optimization, streamlining decision-making, and enhancing leadership alignment to cultivate a highly agile environment for our teams worldwide. We encourage you to reach out to HR or your manager for an open discussion regarding your feedback, and we appreciate your continued contributions to our shared mission.
2.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

- Easy commute if you live north of Seattle/Bellevue - Decent cafeteria - Decent compensation

Cons

- The level of apathy amongst colleagues is off the charts. Many people are simply coasting and collecting a paycheck. When you try to be a team player and pick up the slack, you simply become a target for blame. - Due to the extremely lax "return to office" policy, the office often feels quite empty when there is plenty of work to be done. Being onsite M-F often leads to more work with little support. - There is a culture of public shaming, with several meetings every week dedicated to project leads targeting individuals to make up for their own lack of technical understanding.

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Philips Response
4d
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your multi-year dedication to our organization. We are pleased to hear that our competitive total rewards, inclusive workplace culture, and focus on flexibility have contributed positively to your employee experience. We acknowledge the feedback regarding organizational dynamics and the impact of structural changes on team sentiment. As we adapt to evolving market demands, we remain focused on change management optimization, enhancing transparent internal communication, and building long-term stability across our business units. We encourage you to reach out to HR or your manager for a discussion regarding your feedback. Once again, we appreciate your continued contributions to the team.
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