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Richardson Electronics, Ltd

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Lots of potential, but... - Anonymous employee Richardson Electronics, Ltd Employee Review

4.0
Aug 27, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I've worked at a handful of electronics manufacturers. Richardson is unique to me. They have a cafeteria which has okay food. Everyone is very friendly for the most part. Overall, it's a good and interesting place to work. Especially if they address the cons.

Cons

There are several different departments so I can only address my own. The disorganization is really bad. From the inventory, to the documentation, to just about everything. I spend waaaaay too much time running around that factory trying to solve some stupid problem instead of in my seat doing my job. My immediate manager knows almost nothing about electronics manufacturing (I'm not sure that he cares to learn either) so you are left to bug the engineers, other employees or just hope for the best when it comes to a lot of assembly or quality concerns. Speaking of quality. It really bugs me that there is no quality processes put in place other than testing. Almost everything that I assemble, even things we are building for the first time, are only seen by my eyes. I build it, test it and then pack it up for shipping. It's just weird.

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Pros

Great Family environment, welcoming staff and management

Cons

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2.0
Mar 12, 2025
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Pros

Insurance Benefit Packages, Remote Opportunities

Cons

If you don't have much ambition to further your career, you'll probably fit in just fine within the Finance department. If you're a woman - beware! Management consists of men who are micromanagers and suppress women who are ambitious to further their career. It does not matter how many times you voice your thoughts/frustrations/concerns - they will fall on death ears. You will be held in the same position without growth opportunities, even when you try to create on your own. Micro-managing is a common practice by management; not allowing you to be creative, have a voice, or be recognized for improvements. There are several toxic individuals within the department who have been with the company a while now. Their toxic behavior is continually accepted and never addressed. The company has recently implemented a new policy in which you cannot receive a promotion unless you've been in your role three years or more FYI. Several strong, smart, driven women have left this department within the past year, but that still will not be a red flag to management. To sum it up, if you like STATUS QUO and being micro-managed, then a role at Richardson Electronics Finance Department is for you.

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