Leading engineering but with some stifling 'old scool' working practices that need to be squashed. - Field Service Engineer ABB Employee Review

2.0
Nov 13, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Reasonable salary, very experienced and talented colleagues, good benefits package that has been recently reviewed and improved. Industry leading technology.

Cons

Salaries for existing staff don't keep pace with industry, new staff get better offers. Talented engineers are bogged down by poor admin systems. Inconsistent on quality, profit first, quality later. Poorly planned change projects are pushed by upper management that don't understand (or want to) the work at ground level. Lack of technical expertise in sales means customers aren't always sold the best solution. Experts are ignored or aren't consulted. Very much a 'managers know best' culture. As others have said, managers are untouchable.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 26, 2026
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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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