Does Heraeus pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Heraeus employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Heraeus. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Heraeus?

63% of Heraeus employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Heraeus 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Heraeus?

Engineer (15) , Intern (11) , Werkstudent (11) , Sales Manager (8) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Machine Operator (6) , Praktikant (6) , R&D Engineer (6) , Technician (6) , Working Student (5) , Internship (4) , Operator (4) , Project Engineer (4) , Sales (4) , Cmi Operator (3)

What are the pros of working at Heraeus according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and helpful" ((in 40 reviews)); "Company hourly is good with benefits" ((in 26 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues and stable workplace" ((in 18 reviews)); "With a good culture." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Heraeus according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management in all other departments" ((in 33 reviews)); "Current upper management s poor and provides no direction," ((in 7 reviews)); "basic salary too low for university student" ((in 7 reviews)); "No career progression within the company" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership is lacking in this aspect, only 30% upper management knows what the actual work entails and will do their responsibilities with humility, the rest just run around in circles or sit at their desks and criticize everyone else and take no blame or any form of self reflection." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Heraeus layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Heraeus layoffs and their outlook for job security at Heraeus in 2026.

What Heraeus locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Yardley , Gaithersburg , Hartland

Heraeus reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)

Frank Stietz

65% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

Heraeus has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Heraeus employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

334 reviews

5.0

Apr 15, 2026

Great for beginners with no complaints

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty awesome,e place to work as a beginner

Cons

Nothing to complain about really

Heraeus Response

5d

“Great for beginners with no complaints”: feedback like this means a lot to us. Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that Heraeus has been a great place to start your career and that you have enjoyed your time with us. We would also like to thank you for your commitment, your contributions, and the work you do every day. Our success is built on the dedication of employees like you. Your comment about paying more attention to our operators is appreciated and will be taken into consideration. At Heraeus, we continuously work to improve the workplace experience for all employees and to create an environment where people can thrive today and in the future. We wish you continued success in your role and look forward to everything we can achieve together. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team

3.0

Apr 4, 2026

Decent company

Isr- inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits Pay for school

Cons

-Horrible onboarding -Office politics - alienating culture at times

Heraeus Response

5d

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you valued our benefits and educational support. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding your experience with us. Although some time has passed since your employment at Heraeus, we will take your comments into consideration and reflect on the areas you highlighted. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team

1.0

Mar 19, 2026

Leadership Concerns

Data analysis manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance. Hours are manageable and no micromanaging of time.

Cons

The site lacks consistent strategic direction. There is constant contradictory messaging, execution confusion, and erosion of trust. There is visible disparity between expectations placed on broader organization and standards applied within HR leadership.

Heraeus Response

2mo

Critical feedback like this deserves our full attention. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience so openly. While we regret that your time with Heraeus did not meet expectations, we take your concerns very seriously, especially around leadership alignment, trust, and consistency, Feedback like yours is essential for driving meaningful reflection and improvement. We appreciate your recognition of the positive aspects you experienced, and at the same time acknowledge the importance of addressing the gaps you’ve highlighted. We wish you all the best for your future path. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team

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