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Ascend Performance Materials

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Good but could be better - Technical Engineer Ascend Performance Materials Employee Review

3.0
Jun 6, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a good company to work for in terms of experience. If you are a young engineer, you will have opportunities to learn a lot very quickly. For senior engineers, most competitors will have better benefits, and better pay as well.

Cons

Pay seems to not be competitive, 401K match has just been raised to 4.8% with your 8% or more contribution, no flex hours.

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Really good culture with everyone

Cons

The company is not doing good financially

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- 401k match is above industry standard - New CEO doing things differently. Seems to be working so far. - Refreshed focus on plant reliability - No longer going after pipe dream projects with no immediate benefits. - Good base pay

Cons

- Lots of turnover, doing more with less - Still recovering from CH11 - No real bonus in years

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