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Novanta

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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

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

326 reviews
4.0
Jul 15, 2025

The company offers a high-quality platform with broad development opportunities.

Sales assistant
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A high-quality platform with vast growth potential.

Cons

Some processes may need optimization, with potential for higher efficiency ahead."

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Novanta Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for being a part of our team. We're glad to hear you see strong potential in our business and share our excitement for future growth. We also appreciate your comments on process optimization—continuous improvement is a key focus for us, and insights like yours help identify where we can enhance efficiency. Through the Novanta Growth System, we offer tools and processes for employees at all levels to gain efficiencies in their daily work. Thanks again for your contributions and perspective!
5.0
Jul 10, 2025

NOVANTA

Production technician
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing place.no expence spared. Everyone i saw were very nice.

Cons

None that i have come across.

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Novanta Response
1y
Thank you for your kind words and for being a part of our journey over the past decade. It means a lot to receive this feedback from someone who has contributed to our growth and culture. We are proud to build a company with strong momentum and a bright future, and that progress is only possible because of the dedication and craftsmanship of team members like you. Your encouragement lets us know we are on the right path. We truly appreciate the role you play in our success today and in shaping where we head next.
4.0
Jul 6, 2025

Corporate Structure kills Ideas

Junior software engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice Team and Manger, who are supportive.

Cons

To get anything done, it has to approved by all stages of the corporate which takes a very long time.

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Novanta Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you felt supported by your team and manager. Collaboration and mentorship are core to the culture we strive to build across Novanta. We also understand that our approval processes can feel lengthy. As part of our commitment to deliver innovation that matters, we're working to streamline workflows and reduce delays. Your input helps us improve, and we appreciate your role in shaping a stronger Novanta.
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