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
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.
3.0
Oct 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Professional colleagues Commitment to DEI Unlimited PTO Comparable Benefits Resource availability with the opportunity for meaningful transformation

Cons

Toxic leadership in which control outweighs outcomes Ideas are often dismissed, ignored or misappropriated Role expectations misaligned with actual responsibilities Resistance to innovation in which technical modernization is blocked or undermined Poor communication and planning

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Novanta Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for being part of Novanta. We’re glad to hear you’ve experienced strong collaboration among colleagues and have found value in our commitment to inclusion and belonging, flexible time-off policies, and the resources available to support meaningful work. As we continue to grow and evolve, how we work must evolve with us. That’s why we’re focused on strengthening alignment and collaboration across teams through ongoing efforts like deploying the Novanta Growth System (NGS), which brings consistency, structure, and accountability to how we operate and innovate. We’re also continuing to clarify role expectations and communicate more effectively across the business through quarterly all-employee and business unit town hall meetings, daily posts on our Collaboration Hub intranet, and bi-weekly employee news, so employees feel supported and empowered in the work they do. Our annual employee engagement survey and regular pulse surveys give employees an opportunity to share their feedback about how we’re doing and what we can do better and build action plans together to continuously improve our workplace. Thank you again for your feedback. It plays an important role in how we continue to grow.
5.0
Oct 15, 2025

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Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great and supportive leaders, great collaboration in the team, appreciate the flexibility in work hours

Cons

The lack of internal processes sometimes unnecessarily complicates simple tasks.

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Novanta Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad to hear that you’ve felt supported by your leaders and team, and that you’re benefiting from the flexibility and collaboration within your work environment. We also appreciate your feedback on internal processes. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we’re actively deploying the Novanta Growth System (NGS) across the company. NGS is our platform for performance improvement; it’s a shared set of principles, behaviors, and tools we use to drive innovation, strengthen operations, and build commercial and organizational excellence. We hope you continue to see improvements as this work continues to expand. Thanks again for your perspective and for being part of the Novanta team.
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