Poor HR Policies - Test Engineer onsemi Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

ON Semiconductor serves a large market of integrated semiconductors. Think of it as a mini-TI. Plenty of internal opportunities are available.

Cons

HR policies are cheap, stingy and outdated. Technical individual contributors are not recognized with compensation; even if they have years or decades providing results beyond their pay-grade. Policy for raises are 10% max. Raises at most once a year but more likely every 5 years. Degrees are needed for promotions: i.e. technician to engineer. Degrees do not equal immediate promotions. You might have to wait; you might not even get a promotion. Bonuses do not apply to most employees, only the top engineers and management. You can get a "Bravo Award" bonus but only if your manager goes to bat for you.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Decent pay. Stock options. Good co-workers. Diverse workforce.

Cons

Constant layoffs. They will lay off thousands of employees then make huge billion dollar+ accusations. IT department is a toxic cesspool. CIO manages based on "Vibes" perception, and impressions. He does not provide clear direction but then gets upset if you do not read his mind. A total rule by fear environment. They constantly are threatening to let you go if you don't fall in line. They fire anyone who disagrees with them or shows any backbone or stands up for themselves. So Senior IT management is full of "Yes men" afraid to stick their necks out. Most regular employees just keep their heads down. AVOID THE IT DEPARTMENT AT ALL COSTS.

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