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 13, 2026

interesting work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

ownership over decsions and projects

Cons

part of a large holding company so acquisitions can be disruptive

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Novanta Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of contribution. We’re pleased to hear that you found the work interesting and valued the ownership and responsibility given to engineers and project teams. Empowerment and accountability are important parts of how we operate. As a company that grows through strategic acquisitions, change is a natural part of our evolution. We know that change can be disruptive, and we continue to refine how we support teams through transitions. As part of our approach, we provide proactive updates to employees at key milestones, host regular town halls to share what’s changing and why, and offer support and resources for teams affected by acquisitions. We also actively seek input through surveys, listening sessions, and manager feedback loops so we can understand employees’ needs and adjust our plans accordingly. We appreciate your feedback and wish you continued success in your career.
4.0
Feb 2, 2026

Meh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers and direct management were wonderful to work with. There is opportunity to grow, benefits are ok.

Cons

The operating system is not up to the times. Which creates challenges, for inventory and purchasing.Senior management is not in touch with what talent they have in individual departments.

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Novanta Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for your long tenure with us. We’re glad to hear that your experience with colleagues and leaders was positive and that you saw opportunities for growth during your time here. Strong teams and capable people are central to how we operate. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on strengthening how we leverage our internal capabilities and technologies to support scale, visibility, and execution across the organization through the Novanta Growth System (NGS) and other internal processes. We’ve also implemented AI tools to help our team members become more efficient and effective and serve customers better. In addition, we place a strong emphasis on developing leaders to engage their teams, listen to their suggestions for improvement, and take action on the feedback they receive. We appreciate your feedback and your contributions over the years, and we wish you continued success going forward.
4.0
Jan 15, 2026

poor management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

strong product line and diverse customers.

Cons

Weak long term outlook and poorly organized.

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Novanta Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your many years of contributions to our company. We’re glad you recognized the strength of our technology portfolio and the diversity of customers we serve – they remain important foundations for our business. As an evolving global technology company, we continue to focus on sharpening our strategic priorities, strengthening execution, and ensuring the organization is aligned to support long-term growth. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback and wish you continued success in your next chapter.
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