Does Novanta pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Novanta employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Novanta. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Novanta?

70% of Novanta employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Novanta 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Novanta?

Engineer (21) , Manager (9) , Software Engineer (9) , Project Manager (5) , Sales (5) , Director (4) , Sales Manager (4) , Engineering (3) , Engineering Manager (3) , Intern (3) , Laser Engineer (3) , Manufacturing Engineer (3) , Operations (3) , Quality Engineer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3)

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

"Benefits are good" ((in 22 reviews)); "Life balance Some friendly colleagues" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 12 reviews)); "opportunities to learn and build skillsets" ((in 7 reviews)); "Salaries are competitive." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Senior Leadership Team don't believe unhappy employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "There were instances of unexpected layoffs in certain departments without much advance notice, which understandably affected morale and trust." ((in 7 reviews)); "Inexperienced Managers in place across the Company." ((in 6 reviews)); "Need more support from upper management" ((in 6 reviews)); "There was no communication in a fearful atmosphere." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Novanta layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Novanta locations?

Bedford , Syracuse , Apex , Mukilteo , North Syracuse , Rocklin , San Jose , Sarasota , Boston , Orlando , Irvine , Loomis , Marlborough , Bradenton , New Bedford , Worcester , Rochester , Detroit , Raleigh , San Diego , Billerica , North Atlanta

Novanta reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(326 total reviews)

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).

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Reviews by job title

326 reviews

4.0

Jun 30, 2025

Review

Service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career growth and opportunities are available.

Cons

Management needs to focus some attention on test equipment upgrades and maintenance.

Novanta Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear you see strong career growth and opportunity here—that’s something we’re deeply committed to providing for all team members. We appreciate your comment about test equipment upgrades and maintenance - it’s a helpful insight. We need more information to support your request, so please share more details with your manager so we can take action.

4.0

Jun 29, 2025

Not too bad

Manufacturing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Different events organised by the company that staff doesn’t need to pay at all. Good OT pay.

Cons

Same salary increment for everyone at the same level, regardless of the performance.

Novanta Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Novanta, we’re committed to transparency and open communication. We determine compensation based on a variety of factors, including individual performance, experience, role, and job responsibilities. If you have questions about your compensation, we encourage you to connect with your manager or a member of our HR team.

5.0

Jun 28, 2025

Great culture

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

R&D works on many interesting projects Company culture is amazing

Cons

Cannot think of any cons

Novanta Response

1y

We appreciate the kind words. We’re happy to hear that you’re enjoying the projects in R&D and that you’re feeling the impact of our company culture — we take great pride in both. If any constructive feedback comes to mind, we’re always open to hearing it. Thanks again for being a part of what makes Novanta a great place to work.

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