Novanta reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(49 total reviews)
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Matthijs Glastra

71% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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2.0
Apr 9, 2026

Disorganized

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very unique products, pay is around average, team members generally care.

Cons

Disorganized, lacking leadership, no strategic direction, benefits are poor.

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Novanta Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the work and products unique and that you experienced a team environment where people care – those are important strengths of our organization. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are focused on strengthening alignment, improving how work is structured, and ensuring clear priorities across teams. Our strategy to execution and individual goal-setting processes ensure that company-level goals cascade down to each business and translate into employees’ goals at an individual level. We appreciate your perspective and your contributions during your time with the company.
4.0
Dec 6, 2025

Overall ok

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Overall ok, life work balance ok.

Cons

Pay is slightly below average.

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Novanta Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your continued contributions over the past several years. We’re glad to hear that your work-life balance has been positive and that your overall experience has been steady. We appreciate your comments regarding compensation and understand that pay is an important factor in your engagement. We regularly review our compensation structure to remain competitive and fair, and your input helps us continue to improve. If you have additional thoughts or suggestions, we encourage you to reach out to your manager. Thanks again for your perspective and for being part of our team.
5.0
Nov 13, 2025

Good place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast-paced, fair compensation, good work environment

Cons

There could be improvements in communication

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Novanta Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve found the work environment to be engaging and supportive, and that the pace and compensation align with your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on communication. It’s a key area of focus as we continue to grow. We’re actively working to strengthen alignment and transparency across teams through regular touchpoints, including quarterly town halls, regular posts on the Collaboration Hub (employee intranet), bi-weekly news emails, and manager-led meetings and updates. Thanks again for your perspective and for being a part of our team.
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