Pros
Free instant coffee and tea.
Cons
IQE is a sinking ship run by toxic, incompetent management—many of whom have never worked anywhere else and mistake outdated, dysfunctional practices for excellence. Leadership is defensive, out of touch, and quick to punish dissent while rewarding sycophancy. Constructive feedback is treated as a threat, and managers routinely throw staff under the bus to protect their own image. The company overpromises to customers, sets employees up to fail, and fosters a culture of fear, blame, and burnout. There’s no innovation, no career development, no recognition—just endless firefighting and cover-ups for systemic failures. The cleanroom equipment is crumbling, knowledge is hoarded, and there's no plan for the future. The most talented people leave. The rest stay out of fear or lack of options. The smartest move? Leave—or better yet, never step through the door.