Novanta reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(326 total reviews)
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Matthijs Glastra

71% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Novanta has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 326 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Novanta 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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326 reviews
3.0
Feb 24, 2025

Growing company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Novanta is a growing company with an interesting business

Cons

With some of its decisions, it does not meet its values and there is a lack of support from middle management.

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Novanta Response
1y
We appreciate you sharing your experience. Our growth is driven by talented team members who are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. Creating a positive, supportive workplace for everyone is important, and we take your feedback seriously. We make every decision with the wellbeing of both our customers and employees in mind, and strong management support is an important part of our culture. Our goal is to foster an environment where every employee feels valued, supported and heard. If you don’t feel like you’re getting the support you need, we want to do something about it and are open to suggestions for improvement.
5.0
Feb 18, 2025

Great place

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to grow professionally

Cons

Some tasks can be done remotely

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Novanta Response
1y
We appreciate you sharing your feedback. While flexible work models are available for some roles to support work-life balance, certain tasks require on-site testing due to the regulated nature of our work. Investing in career growth continues to remain a priority for us and it’s always rewarding to hear how these efforts are making a difference in our team's growth!
4.0
Feb 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Technically Intresting Work at Times. Good collegues. Nice food in the Kanteen.

Cons

Not affraid to make redundancies to keep the finances in order. Limited oppertunity to investigate new technologies and develop new designs.

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Novanta Response
1y
We couldn’t agree more – Novanta has some of the best employees out there! We’re all about collaborating and problem-solving together, and it’s great to hear you value that, too. We hear your feedback about wanting more opportunities to explore new technology. With our 2025 product roadmap, we’re gearing up for significant growth and are excited for you to be a part of it. If you have new ideas or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to share them with your team lead or manager – we’re open to new perspectives.
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