Does Benchmark Electronics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Benchmark Electronics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Benchmark Electronics. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Benchmark Electronics?

38% 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, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 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?

"The people below leadership are great to work with!" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good benefits, pays decent but could be better, cheap when it comes to raises" ((in 22 reviews)); "The coworkers there are a great source of knowledge and very friendly overall." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with." ((in 12 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 36 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)); "challenge gave 2 week training to get in their system" ((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

38% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

55% approve of CEO

37% 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

2.0

Feb 9, 2023

HRBP evaluation

Hrbp director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good comp and benefits accross the organization

Cons

manager use to have micromanagement work scheme

Benchmark Electronics Response

3y

We’re glad that you appreciate our competitive compensation and benefits package and work hard to improve it each year! Regarding your comments about micromanagement, we understand that it can be challenging to work in an environment with too much oversight. We are committed to providing our employees with the autonomy they need to perform their roles effectively. We believe in empowering our employees to make decisions and take ownership of their work. We encourage you to speak with your manager or HR representative to discuss any concerns or suggestions you’d like to see to improve your work environment. Thank you again for your feedback!

3.0

Jan 30, 2023

Cnc machinist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, friendly coworkers quarterly bonus

Cons

Terrible communication one of the worst managed shop's I have ever worked at

Benchmark Electronics Response

3y

Thanks for sharing your feedback about your experience working at Benchmark. We are pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexibility of your work hours, the camaraderie with your coworkers, and our quarterly bonus program. However, we are sorry to hear that you have experienced difficulties with communication and management. We take all feedback seriously, and we will address these concerns with our management team immediately. Clear and effective communication is essential to the success of our company, and we are committed to improving in this area. We encourage you to reach out to HR or your manager to discuss your concerns further. Your feedback will help us identify areas for improvement and ensure that we are meeting the needs of our employees.

5.0

Jan 12, 2023

Great place to work!

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Projects are cool and coworkers are great

Cons

No cons at this time

Benchmark Electronics Response

3y

We appreciate your positive feedback, and we are glad to know that you are enjoying your work. We believe that a positive work environment and exciting projects are crucial to the success of our company, and we strive to provide both to our employees. If you have any suggestions or feedback on how we can further improve your experience, please do not hesitate to let us know. We value the input of our employees and are always looking for ways to make our workplace even better.

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