Watch out for falling jobs - Engineer Saft Employee Review

1.0
May 7, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Starting pay was high as compared to the average in the area. Some managers are honest and attempt to provide a decent atmosphere.

Cons

Head quartered in France, the french side makes all the decisions and refuse to listen to those in the US. They would rather things be done the "French way" than agree with an opinion from the US. It seems unlikely that the Jax facility will continue in it's current state. Major changes would be required to make this money pit successful. The company as a whole shows an inability to make good decisions, perhaps due to the short leash demanded by French leadership. HR is horrendously pitiful, often rude, and lacking anything that one might consider HR like. It is highly unlikely that the Jax facility will be there for another year.

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5.0
Mar 1, 2026
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Pros

Learned alot, and worked with knowledgeable engineers

Cons

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2.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Saft is very accommodating. They’re very flexible. They do a good job of promoting from within. There are some really good managers that really care about their people, and what they do. There are some employees that truly care about what they do and are willing to help wherever needed. This company has a lot of different ways an entry level employee can grow. Benefits package and 401k are very competitive.

Cons

Overall management is lacking. Engineering and their inability to problem solve is dragging the company down. There is very little accountability from the top down. Decisions are made predominantly by engineering with little input from area experts, yet results are not owned by those decision makers. Quality over quantity is preached but rarely shown if a decision between the two needs to be made. Pay is less than comparable businesses in the area, and the incoming talent reflects that. Company grew way too fast and overall culture and morale have suffered.

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