Smart, good people, but subjected to volatile nature of semi industry - Senior Process Engineer Lam Research Employee Review

3.0
Mar 11, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent salary, excellent benefits, nominal growth potential. Requesting time off is very easy, and the people are very smart.

Cons

Management is a bit top heavy and promotions are almost only time-based, less merit. At times work can get out of control and time in the clean-room is limited causing even more frustration.

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Pros

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Cons

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