Does Watlow Electric Manufacturing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Watlow Electric Manufacturing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Watlow Electric Manufacturing. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Watlow Electric Manufacturing?

66% of Watlow Electric Manufacturing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Watlow Electric Manufacturing 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Watlow Electric Manufacturing?

Engineer (15) , Operator (7) , Senior Engineer (6) , Senior Operator (6) , Buyer (5) , Engineering Manager (5) , Lead Operator (5) , Operator II (5) , Engineer I (4) , Engineering Intern (4) , Production Operator (4) , Senior Buyer (4) , Technician (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Designer II (3)

What are the pros of working at Watlow Electric Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Great people (peers) to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great culture and they strongly support a healthy work" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "site clinics are available to both team members and their immediate families which can greatly reduce medical costs" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great management, great associates and awesome work environment" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Watlow Electric Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management and lack of concern with overtime" ((in 17 reviews)); "Upper management not good at communicating with employees on the floor." ((in 7 reviews)); "Raises are nothing but couple cents." ((in 4 reviews)); "1. My second project with the company had 4 managers who constantly changed the project goal, scope, and plan." ((in 3 reviews)); "Sometimes communication is bad." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Watlow Electric Manufacturing layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Watlow Electric Manufacturing locations?

Saint Louis , Richmond , Columbia , Hannibal , Winona , San Jose , Maryland Heights , Houston , Austin , Portland , Chicago , Harvard , Hebron , Lake Villa , Dallas , Sugar Land , Mason , Santa Clara , Tampa , Lake St Louis , Malta

Watlow Electric Manufacturing reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(212 total reviews)

Rob Gilmore

72% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (212 reviews)

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Watlow Electric Manufacturing has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 212 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Watlow Electric Manufacturing employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

212 reviews

5.0

Oct 17, 2025

Great Company Culture

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people working at Watlow are great

Cons

The stress is very intense and it is hard not to bring your work home with you

4.0

Jul 22, 2025

Locally good, Corporate not thinking of you

Senior firmware engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive Work Environment & Flexibility Desirable Location Attractive Compensation and Benefits Excellent Insurance Coverage

Cons

Impact of Acquisition and Top-Down Decisions Increased Management Layers Inter-Team Conflict and Role Clarity Issues

5.0

Jun 6, 2025

Clear communication

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and they strongly support a healthy work-life balance. Communication is very transparent and employees are trusted to do their jobs.

Cons

Pay is a little below market rate.

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Jobs at Watlow Electric Manufacturing

Team Lead, Manufacturing

Senior HR Business Partner - US

Sr. Financial Analyst