Applied Materials reviews

Conversely if you are in semi or display in an area that the company is struggling in, life is hell. You might do a spectacular job, and never be recognized for it. This is why people flow out of areas like etch or wet chemical products and try to get into the moneymaker groups. Your management or your group will be blamed for failures that could be cycle-related or due to the customer's desire to play AMAT against another supplier. You want the reverse to happen - you WANT the great star performers to take up the challenge of the struggling businesses. But after a short time at this company, it will be visibly and abundantly clear why people do not do this. Company is so dominant that oftentimes, your main competition/nemesis in the marketplace is another group in AMAT.

I was an employee for almost 20 years. The company culture changed during those years. In the beginning everyone work their tails off, but that changed when the Company appeared to not want long term employees. They went the route of outsourcing, and contracted empolyees. There isn't a high level of commitment when working with contractors.