IPG Photonics reviews

When the Russian based company IPG did not fire but put respected American Managers in dead end jobs, the tone was set, soon all building managers told to learn Russian language to keep their jobs. Started hiring Russians that were related to or friends of other Russians already there. As this continued, the quality of life, the quality of work all went down hill for everyone. Trying to make a decent wage is impossible also. They will offer you much less than you were previously making. An interview is probably the biggest mistake, just walk out and work at any other job and be much happier anywhere else!

Parking major issue. Workers have to drive around and around finding a space. Talk of expanding but nothing done. Having enough parking for employees and visitors is basic business 101. Yet, VPs and CEO have a big show with their reserved spaces (usually empty) at the front entrance. Very bizarre show of hierarchy. Systems/technology very outdated and under utilized. Use of automation is even discouraged. Dated system of needing paper signatures and manual forms. Overall a tribal knowdge is King. No one except maybe a long tenured employee can explain why things are the way they are. A lot of CYA saving of emails and cya was encouraged by managers. Also, uncalled for verbal outbursts by "high level" managers to lowered level workers. Male dominated management/ VP levels emphasizes little to no diversity in the company. Big aversion by upper management to have trainings and group meetings. They consider it a waste of time you could be on the floor working. Very, very strange company style is all I can say about it. Would not recommend to anyone.