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3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(114 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

55% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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2.0
Sep 25, 2025

Get in and Get out

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited PTO was nice, assuming you have a flexible manager. Benefits so-so. Outside of end-of-month time, workload was generally quite manageable and light. Probably a good place for someone entry level to get their first taste of a real career due to how chaotic it can be, will give you a great sense of gratitude once you move to a “real” company that is more stable.

Cons

Mediocre pay with very little advancement, minimal opportunity for raises or moving up. Culture quite toxic, very clique-ish. Near end of quarter, expect to work late as you get dragged into tasks which are not in your job description to make up for lack of labor resources in other areas, as they desperately try to meet deadlines that were otherwise being pushed off/ignored. Any criticism of the company from employees on surveys, etc was met with punishments and harsher treatment to keep people in line so they wouldn’t actually speak up the next time, opportunities for employees to give feedback basically function as bait to weed out anyone who isn’t playing along with management that everything is totally great. Atmosphere was quite dour and stagnant, frequent turnover of employees at all levels resulted in a sense of constant chaos and little control over anything. Tension and personal relationship feuds and grudges between more senior staff were palpable, was often quite an awkward and uncomfortable place to be. Management often made risky decisions and commitments in an attempt to secure business and sales, which would often backfire as they bit off more than they could chew and failed to meet targets - this was a frequently repeated phenomenon.

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Benchmark Electronics Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate the time you spent with Benchmark and the thoughtful detail in your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found value in the flexibility of our PTO policy and that the workload was generally manageable. We also recognize your point about the challenges you faced, especially around advancement, culture, and workload during peak periods. These are areas we continue to evaluate and improve. We’re especially concerned by your comments about the culture and employee feedback processes. That’s not the experience we want anyone to have, and we take this kind of input seriously. We’re actively working to foster a more inclusive and transparent environment where feedback is welcomed and acted upon constructively. Leadership development, employee engagement, and culture-building efforts are ongoing, and reviews like yours help us stay focused on what matters most. Thank you again for your candid perspective. We wish you all the best in your career and appreciate your time with Benchmark.
4.0
Aug 25, 2025

Family Enviroment

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Pros

I went from working in production later became a buyer I had to leave due to my sons illness I loved working there had great supervisors and co workers that were great to work with with Andrew passwater always made a point to tell us good job always encourage overall it was one of the best place I work I would work there again or recommend it John Russel was always kind not like other plant managers

Cons

Not much bad you can make good sometimes it may require a lot of overtime but usually it’s not mandatory if you need extra money just work more

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Benchmark Electronics Response
10mo
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re truly grateful for the years you spent with Benchmark and for the heartfelt reflection on your time here. It means a lot to hear that you felt supported and encouraged—especially during such a difficult personal time. We’re proud to hear that leaders like Andrew Passwater, John Russell, Rhonda Bennett, and Marybell Childers made a positive impact on your journey. Recognizing and uplifting our team members is a reflection of our core values—especially our commitment to integrity, inclusion, and genuine care for one another. Your kind words about the Benchmark family speak volumes, and we’re honored to have been part of your career path. We also appreciate your note about overtime. We understand that work-life balance is important, and we aim to provide flexibility while supporting those who seek extra opportunities. Your feedback is a wonderful reminder of the kind of environment we strive to create—one where people feel valued, supported, and inspired. We wish you and your family continued health and happiness.
3.0
Aug 21, 2025
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Pros

Unlimited PTO (for my position, not all positions) Air conditioned and humidity controlled environment Good people work here, and are doing the best job they can

Cons

Corporate does not respect us. They delayed our merit raises by 3 months, but the CEO still made his 6 million (10% of revenue!) this year. There has been a hiring freeze, so when we lost a dozen engineers last summer, the rest of us had to pick up the slack.

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Benchmark Electronics Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your commitment over the past few years. We’re glad you’ve found value in the team, the work environment, and the flexibility your role offers. We also hear your concerns. Staffing challenges and delayed merit increases are tough, and we’re working to address them through ongoing investment in our people, facilities, and leadership. Your feedback helps us improve, and we appreciate your honesty. At Benchmark, we strive to act with integrity and care—for our employees, customers, and communities. Thank you again for being part of our journey.
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