Company that Takes Advantage of Overseas Workers - Automation Engineer ABB Employee Review

1.0
20 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Company Car, and Pension, some training on ABB products

Cons

Have to work lots of unpaid overtime, Found out that becuase I not UK born I get paid a lots less Management always trying to not pay expenses and get you work more for less. Needs new senior management in UK to make a change. Nobody from Europe will share any information with UK

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5.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good small work team and efficient work

Cons

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3.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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