A pleasant place to work - Solutions Architect Elatec Employee Review

5.0
16 Mar 2016
Recommend
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Pros

This is a small US based company whose headquarters is in Germany. Being small, management is quite responsive and fast moving. Your voice is easily heard and you can have a strong influence over company direction. Pay and benefit package is comparative to other tech companies where I previously worked. Working hours are flexible and offers the opportunity to work virtual on occasion. All training is 1:1 using web meetings with subject matter experts in Florida and Germany. Facilities are bright and open with individual offices for most employees. Parking is not an issue. Work associates are pleasant to deal with and occasional Friday lunches offer an opportunity to socialize. Elatec is a global company with customers all over the world. This presents an opportunity to interact with people of different languages and cultures who live in a broad range of geography and time zones.

Cons

Because this is a small company things can get intense and perhaps overwhelming when dealing with multiple customers simultaneously but the activity is energizing and leaves you with a sense of satisfaction. Management style uses weekly status and feedback sessions. Unless you are self-motivated and can work independently you might feel a bit lost, as there is no hourly micromanagement here. Some overnight USA travel to trade shows is required but those dates are known well enough in advance to arrange for day care if needed. Possible travel to Germany may be offered so a current passport may be needed. Relocation may be needed if you are not a local resident but Palm City is a nice place to live.

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5.0
7 Apr 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company culture and values, surrounded by professional.

Cons

None so far, a very positive atmosphere.

5.0
5 Sept 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is a fast-growing company here in the US, this is one to look out for. The company will double in personnel in the next 6 months. We just doubled in square footage and bringing manufacturing to the US. Very fast paced and a lot is expected of the employees. This organization is breeding leaders as several employees have been promoted. Others that could not keep up have simply been let go, hence the negative comments here on Glassdoor. The CEO in Germany is very pleasant and very understanding since our market has different dynamics. The President here in the US is a very down to earth person focused on growing a company with a team approach.

Cons

If you are not self-motivated, this is no place for you. Salary is average for the geographic area, commission is available and it is not capped. If you are not self-motivated you will be micro managed.

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