ASM reviews

2.5

25% would recommend to a friend

(539 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 539 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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539 reviews
1.0
Nov 6, 2025

STAY AWAY

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Pros

If you start from the very worst, it can only get better?

Cons

I highly recommend you reconsider any offer received from ASM. Firstly, their training program is absolutely abysmal. This is such a frustrating topic for new hires and it amazes ASM still hasn’t managed to figure this out. Additionally, under the new CEO, the climate has shifted to one of fear and short sighted goals. Everything has eroded to the point entire management teams are leaving, forcing the working level to constantly flex to ever changing leaders and priorities. Additionally, career advancement is virtually non-existent. Management is an expert at keeping promotions just out of reach to ensure they don’t' have to pay their workers more. WLB is non-existent; I hope you are prepared to routinely take work calls at 10PM or later. The financial outlook looks bad all around as well – bookings are down across the board and management is scrambling for ways to make this look better than the train wreck it is. I highly recommend you avoid at all costs

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ASM Response
7mo
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

Poor Leadership and Lack of Employee Support

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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
Feb 18, 2025
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Pros

Relativley competitve pay for the Valley.

Cons

Like most posts the ASM environment is toxic and leadership manages by fear and insult. The culture tone is set by the CEO exco and driven by CHRO. Hichem is not ready to lead an organization and better in a technical role. Employees share the same or similar sentiment. There is no change management in place just alot of lip service. Bring back Benjamin and a new CHRO if ASM will have longevity. Terrible hiring practices as leaders do not have final say about who they want in their group. Micromanagement, toxic culture and a lack of trust is the cancer growing at ASM.

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