Does Benchmark Electronics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Benchmark Electronics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Benchmark Electronics. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Benchmark Electronics?

41% of Benchmark Electronics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Benchmark Electronics 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Benchmark Electronics?

Engineer (15) , Buyer (9) , Manufacturing Engineer (9) , Program Manager (9) , Test Technician (9) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Intern (6) , Planner (6) , Production Assembler (6) , Supply Chain Analyst (6) , Test Engineer (6) , Production (5) , Quality Engineer (5) , Anonymous (4) , Machine Operator (4)

What are the pros of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits, pays decent but could be better, cheap when it comes to raises" ((in 20 reviews)); "The coworkers there are a great source of knowledge and very friendly overall." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 13 reviews)); "Nice colleague and quite relax to be fair" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Benchmark Electronics according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and run by bunch of financial folks who have no idea of engineering solution or customer satisfaction" ((in 38 reviews)); "Low pay constant overtime" ((in 26 reviews)); "Absentee Management in some areas as some managers are taking nearly 30 days off per year even though company policy is 10" ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 13 reviews)); "low salary" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Benchmark Electronics layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Benchmark Electronics locations?

Winona , Rochester , Angleton , Concord , Tempe , Phoenix , Huntsville , Nashua , Moorpark , Fremont , Santa Ana , Austin , Minneapolis , Scottsdale , Dallas , Houston , San Jose , Dunseith , Newark , Glendale , Mesa , Rochester , Round Rock , Brazoria , Lake Jackson , Texas City , Lewiston , Minnesota City , Anaheim , Calabasas

Benchmark Electronics reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

55% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (473 reviews)

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Benchmark Electronics has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 473 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Benchmark Electronics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

473 reviews

4.0

Apr 2, 2024

Best job I've had so far

Production engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for Engineers, Lots of interesting people and work to do. Unlimited PTO. Temperature and Humidity controlled work space.

Cons

Not much opportunity for advancement

Benchmark Electronics Response

2y

We're thrilled that your experience at Benchmark has been positive! It's always our goal to create an environment that our employees find rewarding, with competitive compensation, a dynamic team, and engaging work. We're also pleased to know our efforts to provide a comfortable work environment with unlimited PTO have been well-received. We understand career advancement is crucial for our team's professional growth. We are continuously working on developing clear pathways for career progression. We would love to hear more about your ideas on how we can improve in this area. Your feedback is invaluable, and we encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR to discuss your career development plan. Thank you for your dedication to making Benchmark a great place to work, and we look forward to supporting your career growth with us.

4.0

Mar 29, 2024

Good place to work

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, diverse and inclusive culture

Cons

Poor technological tools in the finance function

Benchmark Electronics Response

2y

Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at Benchmark. We are happy that you thought Benchmark was a good place to work and that you valued our diverse and inclusive culture and our great team members. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the technological tools in the finance function. We understand that having the right tools is essential for our employees to perform their roles efficiently and effectively. Please know that we continuously seek ways to improve our processes and infrastructure. We want our employees to have the best possible experience and the tools they need to succeed. As such, we will consider your observations as we evaluate our technology strategies moving forward. Thank you once again for your contribution to Benchmark. We wish you well in your future endeavors.

4.0

Mar 26, 2024

Great place to work with issues like any company

Product engineer iv

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some great people on the leadership team, specially on engineering.

Cons

a lot of change of program managers, that creates inexperience on the PM and affect the team.

Benchmark Electronics Response

2y

Thanks for sharing your feedback and finding our company a great workplace. We appreciate your recognition of the great people, especially in our engineering leadership team. We understand that changes in program management can be challenging. We strive to ensure smooth transitions and maintain the quality and consistency of our management practices. We recognize the importance of experience in these roles. We are committed to providing our program managers the necessary training and support to ensure they are equipped to lead effectively. We take your feedback seriously, as it helps us to improve and evolve. If you have any further insights or suggestions, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss them. Please feel free to reach out to your site HR leader or even utilize the Ask Jeff feature on BenchConnect.

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