ASM reviews

2.5

25% would recommend to a friend

(544 total reviews)
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Hichem M.Saad

16% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

ASM has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 544 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The ASM employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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544 reviews
1.0
Aug 20, 2025

Poor Leadership and Lack of Employee Support

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pros: Industry visibility, decent benefits, exposure to semiconductor technology. Cons: Weak leadership, poor communication, limited career growth, and a lack of genuine employee support.

Cons

Working at ASM was disappointing. While the company positions itself as an innovative leader in semiconductor equipment, the internal culture doesn’t reflect that. Management often makes short-sighted decisions without considering the impact on employees or long-term strategy. Communication is inconsistent, and leadership seems more focused on appearances than on genuine problem-solving. Career development opportunities are limited, and promotions feel political rather than merit-based. Employee input is rarely valued, and the lack of transparency around major decisions creates a stressful environment. For a company in such a fast-paced industry, they struggle to adapt and empower their teams to succeed. The technology and customer relationships might be impressive, but internally the company suffers from poor leadership, weak processes, and a culture that doesn’t truly support its people.

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ASM Response
10mo
We read your review with interest. ASM is indeed growing, and we are evolving our organization to match our innovation capacity. We value our people more than anything, so your perspective is greatly appreciated.
1.0
Aug 20, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Camaraderie, coworkers are like a family, pay is good. Lower/Middle management is great and they all show a genuine care for their employees

Cons

The “we care” program has been replaced with “we don’t care”. Fear of losing or losing your job for speaking up is a real threat now. Overworked but company won’t hire more people. The training is non existent and no support from upper management.

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ASM Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing. We take our employees’ perspectives seriously and are sorry to hear that your time at ASM didn’t live up to your expectations. We’re taking your feedback into consideration and will look for any changes that could be made.
1.0
Aug 20, 2025

AVOID

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Pros

The industry ASM is in is future focused

Cons

The company is stuck in the past

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