ASM reviews

2.4

25% would recommend to a friend

(122 total reviews)
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Hichem M.Saad

18% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fair pay in Phoenix area

Cons

Toxic culture. Stupid leadership. Do not come.

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ASM Response
2w
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We take concerns about culture and leadership seriously and are committed to fostering a respectful, supportive workplace. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and will consider your feedback as we continue to improve.
1.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall technology is interesting, but it is same as other semi companies. The pay is good.

Cons

There are many bad things, no well being , no worklife balance, poor management, and therr arr many involuntary retirement happening . HR policy is not humanitarian .Hr doing nothing, this is the worst hr i have ever seen in semi companies.

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ASM Response
2w
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our compensation and technology. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns and value the insights you’ve shared as we continue working to improve the employee experience.
1.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The initial starting salary is decent. Plenty of overtime (OT) opportunities, though honestly, it is starting to ruin any sense of work-life balance. The ALD technology is good, but it's uncertain how long this technological advantage will last. Other equipment lines are quite lackluster. The company experienced rapid growth in the past, but the growth rate is currently on a steady decline. Severely lacking in internal stability and infrastructure. It is hard to believe a company of this size uses such outdated IT/management systems. Extremely frequent turnover of managers, especially at the VP and C-levels.

Cons

Extremely low salary increase rate (averaging around 1%, and under 4% even with a promotion). Excessive overtime work. Severe discrimination between core and non-core teams (mostly affecting FEMS/ASM Singapore employees). No RSU or ESPP benefits offered to general employees. Stock options (LTI - Long Term Incentive) are strictly limited to Job Grade 18 and above. Upper management treats subordinates like slaves or easily replaceable parts. Extremely frequent layoffs (conducted quarterly, bi-annually, and annually—totaling over 7 times a year). Severe micromanagement with an excessive amount of reporting materials required. No clear ownership of tasks; managers are only busy dodging responsibilities. Overly obsessed with cost reduction. Employees are evaluated purely by numbers (Revenue, Sales, Manufacturing Volume) and treated as cheap consumables, much like disposable latex gloves. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is severely deficient. While competitors are paying premiums to suppliers to meet semiconductor hyper-cycle demands, this company is strictly busy negotiating prices and cutting costs.

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ASM Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and perspectives on your experience at ASM. We value all feedback and take comments regarding employee experience, leadership, and workplace culture seriously. We remain committed to continuous improvement and to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and grow their careers.
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