Not a great place for technology if you're into software - Software Development Engineer ABB Employee Review

2.0
24 July 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flat organization structure, Good Code of Conduct policy, Work Life balance

Cons

ABB might be a great employer in EMEA, but their Indian Offices are far from it. Mostly you'll be reporting to bosses who may not be technically strong enough. As far as software is concerned only maintanence releated jobs tend to be pushed to India, and mostly you get the feeling that everything should be okay as it was done ages ago, change is unneccesary. Expect factory culture, politics. Don't expect your compensation to grow much here. This company might be okay for managerial roles when you're over 40 etc. but as a young person in 20's this isn't the company to be, especially for a software engineer.

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Cons

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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing systems and cross-functional projects - Can build strong manufacturing and quality engineering experience quickly - Competitive pay and solid benefits for the area

Cons

Work-life balance can be inconsistent depending on department and production demands * Advancement opportunities may feel limited without moving into management or relocating * Communication and management consistency can vary between shifts/departments * Production pressure and changing priorities can create stress in quality-related roles * Some roles may require overtime or schedule flexibility that can be difficult for employees with family responsibilities * Recognition for process improvements and extra responsibilities may not always match workload expectations * Culture can feel more production-focused than employee-focused at times

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