Slow growth, no empowerment to local management - Systems Engineer ABB Employee Review

3.0
22 Jan 2015
Recommend
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Pros

- Steady work - Generally good atmosphere - Reliable company - Decent wages

Cons

- Our small division was always at the bottom of any priority list, subsequently we constantly had issues getting development, retaining staff (I personally had 3 managers in 3 years) - No corporate direction if you're not running projects in the 100s of millions - Way too spread out (in Calgary, there's 5 or more offices)

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5.0
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Pros

Amazing work environment, extremely friendly and helpful peers and managers.

Cons

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3.0
26 May 2026
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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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