ASM reviews

2.4

25% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)
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Hichem M.Saad

18% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The initial starting salary is decent. Plenty of overtime (OT) opportunities, though honestly, it is starting to ruin any sense of work-life balance. The ALD technology is good, but it's uncertain how long this technological advantage will last. Other equipment lines are quite lackluster. The company experienced rapid growth in the past, but the growth rate is currently on a steady decline. Severely lacking in internal stability and infrastructure. It is hard to believe a company of this size uses such outdated IT/management systems. Extremely frequent turnover of managers, especially at the VP and C-levels.

Cons

Extremely low salary increase rate (averaging around 1%, and under 4% even with a promotion). Excessive overtime work. Severe discrimination between core and non-core teams (mostly affecting FEMS/ASM Singapore employees). No RSU or ESPP benefits offered to general employees. Stock options (LTI - Long Term Incentive) are strictly limited to Job Grade 18 and above. Upper management treats subordinates like slaves or easily replaceable parts. Extremely frequent layoffs (conducted quarterly, bi-annually, and annually—totaling over 7 times a year). Severe micromanagement with an excessive amount of reporting materials required. No clear ownership of tasks; managers are only busy dodging responsibilities. Overly obsessed with cost reduction. Employees are evaluated purely by numbers (Revenue, Sales, Manufacturing Volume) and treated as cheap consumables, much like disposable latex gloves. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is severely deficient. While competitors are paying premiums to suppliers to meet semiconductor hyper-cycle demands, this company is strictly busy negotiating prices and cutting costs.

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ASM Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and perspectives on your experience at ASM. We value all feedback and take comments regarding employee experience, leadership, and workplace culture seriously. We remain committed to continuous improvement and to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and grow their careers.
2.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Not for everyone, good place to build experience.

Cons

Lots of turn over, and management issues. Pay is not competitive.

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ASM Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your years of service with ASM. We appreciate your recognition that ASM provides valuable experience. We also take your comments regarding project management, communication, and compensation seriously. We are committed to continuously improving both the employee and client experience, and feedback like yours helps guide those efforts. Thank you again for your perspective.
2.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive pay Great co workers

Cons

Promotion process doesn’t seem to be based off performance. Upper Management is deteriorating the company and culture You get treated as a number rather than an employee

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ASM Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience at ASM. We're glad to hear you enjoyed working alongside your colleagues. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding career development and employee experience. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, recognised, and able to grow. Thank you again for your perspective.
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