Does American Superconductor pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Superconductor employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Superconductor. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Superconductor?

81% of American Superconductor employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Superconductor 4.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 5.0 for culture and values and 4.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Superconductor?

Buyer (2) , Engineer (2) , Mechanical Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at American Superconductor according to real employee reviews?

"The people I worked with and the product we made were great and of the highest quality." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Superconductor according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management with no vision." ((in 2 reviews)); "Upper management laid off the wrong people and hired not so great managers" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about American Superconductor layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about American Superconductor layoffs and their outlook for job security at American Superconductor in 2026.

What are the top reviewed American Superconductor locations?

Ayer , Devens , Middleton , Madison , Richland , Highlands Ranch

American Superconductor reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(37 total reviews)

Daniel P. (Dan) McGahn

96% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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American Superconductor has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 37 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The American Superconductor employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

37 reviews

1.0

May 12, 2026

Discriminatory practices and poor treatment of employees

Field service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good People to work with until they randomly do not talk to you all of the sudden

Cons

The place hired me full time knowing I have a child I was 15 mins early almost everyday al the hiring mager asked me if I want beer? Like no I want to do a honest day of work and the safety guy is very rude they made me shave my beard off an fired me after 2 weeks of employment because I wanst the "right fit" very discriminating company wouldn't recommend to best of the best technicians they will use you for work an fire you I knew every tool how to align the machines and more they couldn't find a reason just your fired knowing I have a baby very poor company

5.0

Jan 13, 2025

Growing Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Goal oriented and the people

Cons

The stock value granted is unpredictable due to market conditions

5.0

Oct 31, 2024

One of the best

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing workplace culture (both overall and on the individual employee level, everyone is very willing to jump in and help out/teach/train), frequent employee gatherings, open communication across all levels, very reasonable work/life balance, really fascinating technology/work being done

Cons

None to report so far

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Jobs at American Superconductor

Wire Manufacturing Technician

Principal Web Developer (Rails)

Head of Developer Relations

Field Service Engineer