Applies only to DSM aka dep group - Anonymous employee Applied Materials Employee Review

1.0
11 Nov 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good coworkers Getting fit standing on metal floors for 10 hours at stretch and carrying heavy parts from one building to another after doing a Masters or PhD

Cons

Highly political organization with an attrition rate of 30 percent /will provide counter offers and then not keep promises / h1b and green card holders should avoid this division /most of the work can be done by a high school student but they hire mostly Masters and PhDS/ work is long but mundane and super easy basically you are a glorified technician/you will essentially learn nothing outside the niche area/have now started giving promotions to all and sundry in an effort to keep the few remaining people with three years experience

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Cons

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