Headstrong management with short-term focus - not recommended - Engineer ams OSRAM Employee Review

2.0
4 Mar 2019
Recommend
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Pros

* A few pockets of innovative technology left * Decent health benefits and vacation time * Many people work from home regularly

Cons

* Since 2016-17, ams focuses on near-term strategies. Big projects started, and when it appears that development/sales won’t be as easy as we thought, we scale down or cancel the projects, a few people get fired, and then we repeat the cycle. * Top management doesn’t want to discuss strategy--you do what you're told, or you can find a new job. Too many VPs and directors adding nothing. Middle/lower managers may know a strategy is unwise, but most will follow it out of fear for their jobs. * Negotiate your base salary well because that’s the only thing you can count on. Bonuses, raises, 401k matching have been drastically lowered or eliminated.

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ams OSRAM Response
7y
Dear glassdoor member, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us feedback as a former employee. We kindly encourage you to contact the local HR person or at HR@ams.com to share your concerns and to better understand your feedback. We have an “open door policy” so we would be happy to get in touch with you. Many thanks and kind regards, Petra Gregor, Head of Human Capital Development

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5.0
12 Feb 2026
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Pros

I had great colleagues and bosses

Cons

This location is now closed down

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ams OSRAM Response
3mo
Dear former colleague, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your long-standing commitment to ams OSRAM. We’re pleased to hear that you value the great management and colleagues. We also appreciate your note that the location you have worked is closed now. Thank you again for being part of the ams OSRAM team. Best regards, Katrin Klug-Jud HR Communication / Social Media Manager
2.0
21 May 2025
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Pros

Benefits and location are the only pros to working here

Cons

Very toxic environment, almost no opportunities for raises or growth despite what they tell you. They lied about a lot of things I asked about when I interviewed for the position.

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ams OSRAM Response
1y
Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear that you value the benefits and the location of our site. Your feedback on the work environment and development opportunities is important to us. While your experience doesn’t reflect the standards we strive for, we take feedback like yours seriously. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where professional development is supported and open communication is encouraged. If you’d like to share more about your experience or suggestions for improvement, please don't hesitate to reach out to me: katrin.klug-jud@ams-osram.com All the best for your continued journey with us. Best regards, Katrin Klug-Jud HR Communication / Social Media Manager
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