Does Oerlikon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oerlikon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oerlikon. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oerlikon?

63% of Oerlikon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oerlikon 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oerlikon?

Engineer (12) , Project Manager (9) , Manager (7) , Production Supervisor (6) , Product Manager (5) , Operations (4) , Business Development Manager (3) , Coating Technician (3) , Human Resources (3) , Machine Operator (3) , Maintenance Technician (3) , Operador (3) , Process Engineer (3) , Sales (3) , Sales Manager (3)

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

"Great benefits and perk" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Decent pay and job/work life" ((in 13 reviews)); "4.New opportunities to learn new things" ((in 9 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and far from an understanding personable personality" ((in 27 reviews)); "No training whatsoever." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper Management tends to be slow in approving things, but it is getting better with new leadership" ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor leadership and infrastructure" ((in 6 reviews)); "High work load" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oerlikon layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Oerlikon locations?

Westbury , Lafayette , Troy , Huntersville , Charlotte , Lake Orion , Schaumburg , New York , Plymouth , Geneva , Dayton , Rock Hill , Barboursville , Export , Birmingham , Chicago , Elgin , South Elgin , Brooklyn , Massapequa , Mequon , Pontiac , Durham , Turkey , Houston , Huntington , Murfreesboro , Knox , Indianapolis , Russia

Oerlikon reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(294 total reviews)

Dr. Michael Süss

60% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Oerlikon has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 294 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oerlikon 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

294 reviews

4.0

Jun 15, 2025

Great company among hot runner suppliers

Key account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great management with agile culture Get to work with global teams and this is exciting

Cons

industry keeps going down and this affects everything

Oerlikon Response

1y

Dear Coworker, Thank you for your thoughtful review and for your continued dedication over the past several years. We’re grateful you took the time to share your perspective. It’s great to hear that you value our agile culture and enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with global teams — we agree that this international exchange brings valuable energy and insight to our work. We understand your concern regarding the challenges facing the broader industry and appreciate your kind words to management — thank you. If you’d ever like to share further feedback or ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local HR contact or email us at your.voice@oerlikon.com. Kind regards, Your Employee Experience Team

3.0

Jun 12, 2025

Good Work Culture

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good WLB Good Learning opportunity

Cons

No cons as far as i know

Oerlikon Response

1y

Dear Former Colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Oerlikon. We appreciate your feedback and your contribution over the years. We're encouraged to hear that you found a good work-life balance and valuable learning opportunities during your time with us. These are two areas we actively strive to support across our global teams. We also appreciate your remark that you didn’t experience any significant downsides. Your balanced feedback helps us continue building a workplace where people can grow and feel supported. If you ever wish to share more details about your experience or suggestions for improvement, we welcome you to reach out at your.voice@oerlikon.com. Kind regards, Your Employee Experience Team

5.0

May 17, 2025

Great company

Operation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to work work ice balance

Cons

Nothing to mention cons all good

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