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Benchmark Electronics

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Benchmark Electronics reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(114 total reviews)

Jeff Benck

55% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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2.0
Nov 12, 2024

Below Average Pay for Above Average Workload

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people I worked with on a day to day basis across the business were for the most part genuinely invested in moving projects forward and getting the work done. Because the company expects you to do everything, you get a lot of experience on issues and tasks that aren't really part of your job (nor should they be.)

Cons

The company is increasingly scrutinizing every metric through endless reporting and not just on time delivery and quality. This endless reporting leads to incredible mircomanagement from corporate down to the sites. Additionally, as much as they keep trying to make "One Benchmark" a thing, sites are incredibly defensive when problems arise (no one wants to take the blame for the issue) and unwilling to work with sister sites to make customer commits or respond quickly to requests for updates. Finally, the pay is far below market rates, especially if you've been with the company for a few years. Raises are 2%, if that, and promotions are few and far between. Sure, you'll get more work when a coworker quits, but there will be no reevaluation of your pay to compensate for the extra work you've been doing and will continue to do. The company also seems to think there's a need to work between Christmas and New Years when our customers are shut down for the holidays. The only possible reason is because every year at year end site are scrambling to ship whatever they can to try and hit their numbers.

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Benchmark Electronics Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your honesty and the insights you've provided about your experience at Benchmark. While we're glad to hear that you found many of your colleagues genuinely committed to moving projects forward, we recognize that your concerns highlight areas where we can and must improve. Your feedback about workload expectations and career growth opportunities is appreciated. At Benchmark, we aim to provide competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Learning and development remain a key focus of our engagement action plan. From onboarding to succession planning, we provide development opportunities and access to resources to support our team members' career goals. While experiences may vary, we aim to support all team members in achieving their career goals. Your comments on reporting processes and their impact on day-to-day operations have also been noted. Metrics play a critical role in ensuring accountability and performance, and we are continually refining our processes to support efficiency and collaboration. Fostering a cohesive ""One Benchmark"" culture remains an ongoing priority, and we value perspectives that help drive teamwork and alignment across all sites. Finally, we acknowledge your concerns about the end-of-year workload and the holiday schedule. While customer demand often dictates our operations during this time, we strive to manage these demands effectively while supporting our employees as much as possible. We are continuously working to make Benchmark a better place to work, and your feedback is helpful to that process. If you'd be open to a further conversation, we would love the opportunity to understand your experience in greater depth. Please feel free to reach out to our HR team. We wish you well in your future endeavors.
5.0
Sep 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay compared to other companies in the area. Good work conditions.

Cons

They hire a lot through temp agencies.

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Benchmark Electronics Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Machine Operator in Rochester. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the pay and work conditions here at Benchmark. We understand your feedback regarding the use of temp agencies. We are always looking for ways to improve our hiring processes and provide a consistent experience for all team members. Your insights are valuable, and we'll continue to assess how we can enhance this aspect. Please feel free to share any further feedback with your local HR team—we’re always open to hearing from our employees!
3.0
Aug 7, 2024

Low pay

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Pros

Surrounded with people that are supportive and helpful.

Cons

The company doesn’t care about its employees. Relatively low salary with no so great benefits. I have also seen some people abuse their power and mistreat employees. I had seen a very high employee turnover due to the treatment and pay.

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Benchmark Electronics Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We genuinely value feedback from both current and former employees as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We're glad to hear that you felt supported and surrounded by helpful colleagues during your time with us. Regarding your concerns about compensation, benefits, and employee treatment, we're sorry that you had a negative experience in these areas. We understand the importance of fair pay, benefits, and a positive work environment, and we continuously review our policies and practices to ensure they align with our commitment to supporting our employees. Your feedback is important to us, and we are taking it seriously as we work to improve our employee experience across all levels of the organization. If you're open to discussing your experience further, we invite you to reach out to us directly so we can learn more and address any specific concerns. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at Benchmark.
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