KLA Associate Lead - Applications Development reviews

3.9

92% would recommend to a friend

(112 total reviews)
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Rick Wallace

99% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Associate Lead Applications Development employees have rated KLA with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 112 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Lead Applications Development professionals have a good working experience there. KLA is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Lead Applications Development professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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112 reviews
1.0
Oct 2, 2008
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Pros

I have nothing positive to say about this company

Cons

Where do I begin? As a new hire, I experienced the following: -Sexual innuendos -Use of profane language by managers during work functions -Pressure to work constant overtime to make up for overly aggressive timelines -Condescension and derision from more senior coworkers -It is my understanding that illegal drug use is not disallowed nor are there any impromptu drug screens These issues were attempted to be addressed through the manager, but no action taken. Took these issues to HR, HR completely ignored these concerns and called me a liar. Unprofessional conduct at company social functions, like peer pressure to consume alcohol. Generally uncooperative coworkers. Upon initial start of job, boss went on an extended vacation, assigned non-managers as initial mentors. Due to their lack of interest in mentoring, there was no training. As a result, upon boss's return, boss was disappointed in my performance while he was away. I tried to remedy all of these situations through proper company channels (HR, using the system as it is set up). After 1.5 months of investigation, my concerns of a hostile and uncooperative company environment were explained away as "normal behavior due to stressful situations of coworkers". A company to be avoided at all costs, even if you have to beg for food.

2.0
Sep 21, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

New products every 1-2 years; Good technical learning; As lead indicator of world wide economy, it's sort of fun to see the upswings and downswings earlier than other people!

Cons

Lack of recognition; Groups/Divisions are slow to react; Sometimes lack of focus and rigor on some people's part is frustrating for the rest who are trying to accomplish the best under the circumstances.

3.0
Jun 27, 2008
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Pros

work on new technology with a market leader; relatively flexible schedule is possible;

Cons

long hours is normal; irregular working hours; a lot of international travel in economy class; and no travel compensation lack of information/technology sharing within; some arrogant and ignorant managers; no appreciation of engineer's work

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