May 29, 2014
Cymer Engineering Project Manager reviews
3.0
97% would recommend to a friend
Robert P. Akins
18% approve of CEO
2% positive business outlook
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5 reviews
3.0
Mar 10, 2014
Great technology and compensation
Former employee, more than 1 year
San Diego, CA
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Pros
Compensation and benefits – Cymer pays their employees a competitive salary, and has a great 401K + medical plan. Growth – I started off in a junior position and moved into a leadership role within a year. Cymer hires the best talent in the industry and gives opportunity to grow and expand roles and responsibilities if there is a willingness to work hard and learn. The People – I had the pleasure to work with some of the brightest engineers, scientists, and program managers in the industry at Cymer. Most people were willing to teach if there was a willingness to learn. Technology – Work on the bleeding edge of technology to enable future technology.
Cons
Work / Life Balance – Members of test + integration staff members work long hours at home and abroad. Management sends employees internationally without notice. Politics – Lots of infighting between managers. Senior management hordes information and trades it as bargaining chips. Culture – Witnessed the GM for a business unit refer to an engineering project manager as the “village idiot” on numerous occasions. The pace is extremely fast with a sharp learning curve and it can be difficult to learn the entire process. If you can become successful at Cymer, you can be successful at most other companies.
3.0
Oct 2, 2013
Recommend
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Pros
Varied work. Opportunities for driven employees. Technically challenging.
Cons
Used to have excellent short and long term incentive plans, now more of a paycheck.
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