Simple thoughts on the Design Engineering Department - Design Engineer Avantor Employee Review

1.0
Mar 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I do not have much to say that is "Pro" for the design engineering department.

Cons

Over working your employees Micromanagement / hand holding Poor Pay (HR will cold call you, and only provide a verbal offer, that you must accept on the phone right then) No room to grow European management will dictate your day. Too many redundant information back logging. If you have a engineering degree you are over qualified, if you have any experience in CAD modeling or CAD drafting keep job hunting, you are over qualified. This position is just a "warm-body" they will hire anyone regardless of education or experience. Overall this is not a engineering position calling it a "Design Engineering" is a stretch. This is a CAD drafting position, and it is only 2D CAD work. Main take aways ... if you have a engineering degree keep looking, if you have job experience keep looking.

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5.0
Aug 19, 2025
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Pros

Avantor has top-tier people you get to work with and around. The company does a great job focusing on people and their development. Over the past several years, the Company has continued to highlight its purpose and impact by enabling science and supporting our customers who do amazing things for humankind.

Cons

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3.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

starting pay and the ability to work independently.

Cons

There is a significant amount of workplace drama and unprofessional behavior within the team, which can make the environment feel more like a high school setting than a professional workplace. Management appears to have limited understanding of employees' day-to-day responsibilities and is often resistant to feedback or process improvement suggestions. Employees may feel discouraged from raising concerns or proposing changes. Advancement opportunities also seem limited, with promotions and career growth often perceived as being influenced by personal relationships rather than merit. Additionally, the annual performance review process can be frustrating, as employees may feel that the scoring system makes it difficult to achieve the highest ratings and corresponding compensation increases, regardless of performance. Finally, there are concerns about workload distribution, with some leadership positions appearing to have fewer responsibilities than other team members.

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