Invisible managers and poor leadership in Wilton; No opportunity for growth - Engineer II ASML Employee Review

1.0
Jun 4, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

-Health insurance and retirement benefits -Friendly co-workers and diverse group of people -Onsite gym and good cafeteria; Holiday lunches and treats -Flexible hours in office; Travel opportunity -New technology and application in semiconductor machine -Stable demand of tool in market -New offices and work equipments

Cons

-Poorly skilled people are placed in manager role who are unable to support or develop employee to next level of their career. -Very tight dead line for projects; Extra long hours in offices. Meetings during off peak hours between multiple sites. -Most of the projects are escalated which means everything was needed yesterday. -Toxic team environment at department level. No team work. -No communication between managers and team leaders as well as between departments and sites. -Competence leaders are not helpful to answer questions or provide guidance when asked.

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ASML Response
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We are disappointed to hear about your negative experience. ASML strives to challenge, lead, and support our employees, as such continuous growth and improvement is an important element of our culture. But individual experiences do matter and we value your feedback. We will always look for ways to improve. Thank you for taking the time to share.

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Management Consistency: Like many large organizations, your experience can be heavily dependent on your specific team or manager. While many departments are excellent, others can feel the weight of high-pressure deadlines and micromanagement. Bureaucracy: As the company has expanded, it has become more corporate. Be prepared for a high volume of meetings and a need to navigate internal processes to get things done.

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