Pros
The managers I’ve worked with have a hands-off approach. Self-reliant people are rewarded and stay on board, others don’t. By and large, people are friendly and helpful. There’s a wide variety of assignments. The company has engineers working in many different disciplines – electrical, architectural, civil, etc.
Cons
Training is not provided, and new employee guidance is very limited. There are support teams but they are stretched very thin. Staff are on their own and expected to answer each others’ questions. The work/life balance needs improvement. 50 to 60 hour work weeks are common. Overtime is not allowed. Some tasks must be done in the evening to avoid disrupting production work. Management’s answer is to have staff come in late or leave early to compensate, but that’s not realistic; the work keeps piling up.