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      Applied Materials

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      Applied Materials reviews

      3.9

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (4,573 total reviews)
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      Gary Dickerson

      85% approve of CEO

      72% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Senior management

      Applied Materials has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,573 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Materials employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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      5K reviews
      1.0
      Dec 2, 2009

      One of the most important U.S. companies you’ve probably never heard of

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Cutting edge technology, semiconductor industry. Amazing coworkers

      Cons

      Mike Splinter, board of directors. Failed solar strategy. Lack of focus on core business - semiconductor. Major customers are highly annoyed at AMAT support for new and existing products... Outsourcing jobs to China. Sending highly valuable/sensitive and technical data/patents to China. Poor compensation. Over 24 months of shutdowns, 25% paycut. Multiple layoffs. Zero pay adjustments in three years, no stock options being granted to regular employees right now. Further job uncertainty over next 18months. CEO and board of directors are not even listening to senior Silicon group managers.

      2.0
      Nov 13, 2009

      "Beautiful on the outside, rotten on the inside"

      Global product manager & technologist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Its looks good being apart of the largest semiconductor manufacturing company in the world. Looks greatly on your resume as other perceive Applied as prestigious company.

      Cons

      Unfortunately, those who never worked for Applied do not know the magnitude of mismanagement that consists within the company. They have let go countless numbers of over-achievers and innovators who move the industry forward as oppose to letting go lazy, low-life, internet surfing people who are considered as "cheap so why no hold on to them". This company has also diminished many, if not all, employee incentives. Once a great company, now is one which is headed down the wrong path and ultimately the US employees will pay a price for it as jobs will continue to move outside the US. Splinter has done very little to keep his workforce happy and is leading the company down the wrong path.

      2.0
      May 24, 2009

      What does not kill you will make you stronger.

      Technical support engineer iii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      If you have the drive and energy, AMAT provides a good opportunity for learning about the industry. You will be given more responsibility and duties than you can handle, so it is also an opportunity to grow.

      Cons

      Workers are treated like machines. Worker loyalty and dedicated service are not valued. Work-life balance is 90% work. Senior leadership are not held accountable for their actions.

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