Great place to work with opportunity to grow. Maybe on your own though - Optical Engineer Onto Innovation Employee Review

4.0
21 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

For the most part, it's a great place to work. I am currently able to work on projects I find interesting that align with where I want to grow my career. Compensation is good, although it's still hard to afford living in Silicon Valley. I've found managers are far more likely to talk to you and discuss with you issues they may be seeing and try to avoid write-ups. For the most part, management will let you work the way you want in order to get the job done and will get you the resources you need.

Cons

CEO has tried instituting a return to office policy, but that also seems to have not been a huge deal. There was also a push to have everyone in the office at the same time. This may come up again as the company is getting bigger and having more demands from customers. There is also a generational issue with products that are starting to now cause problems.

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Onto Innovation Response
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Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you find Onto Innovation to be a great place to work and that you have the opportunity to work on projects aligned with your career growth. We appreciate your acknowledgment of our competitive compensation and the supportive management culture that encourages open communication and problem-solving. Regarding your concerns about the return to office policy, we understand the challenges it may pose, especially in a rapidly evolving work landscape. We value your input and will take it into consideration as we navigate these changes. Our goal is to find a balance that meets both the company's needs and the preferences of our employees.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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