Among the highly ranked companies for power engineers - Group Manager ABB Employee Review

4.0
7 Jan 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Good work life balance. - Global exposure and mobility. - Good career options. - Focused on customer needs. - Stabilized processes.

Cons

- Changes are slow. More bureaucratic than required. - Projects that involve multiple product groups and multiple country organizations are a pain. Tendency to make margins on internal sale of products. - Salaries not amongst he highest (but not too bad either). - Some of the managers are not "management material" but have become managers because of seniority.

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5.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Professional networking Working with internal IT teams, vendors, and contractors can lead to future opportunities. Stable work environment Large companies typically have structured processes, documentation, and defined responsibilities.

Cons

employed through a staffing agency rather than directly by ABB, benefits, job security, and promotion opportunities may be more limited.

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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