Does Lightera pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lightera employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lightera. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lightera?

91% of Lightera employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lightera 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lightera?

Process Engineer (6) , Machine Operator (4) , Manager (4) , Production Specialist (4) , Analista Pleno (3) , Assistente (3) , Engineer (3) , Engineering (3) , Operador De Máquinas (3) , Operador De Máquinas I (3) , Technician (3) , Analista (2) , Analista De Logística Pleno (2) , Analista De Sistemas Sênior (2) , Analista Júnior (2)

What are the pros of working at Lightera according to real employee reviews?

"Pay and benefits were good." ((in 18 reviews)); "They have good pay and get bonuses" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good people to work with for the most part" ((in 12 reviews)); "Salary and benefits are amazing, and for me that really was the only pro of ever working here." ((in 5 reviews)); "Employees were approachable and well rounded." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lightera according to real employee reviews?

"Oppressive upper management, they hired a notorious union buster in HR before I left to clean house." ((in 4 reviews)); "Work to many hours and not enough people." ((in 3 reviews)); "No opportunity for advancement without a PhD" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lightera layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lightera layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lightera in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Lightera locations?

Norcross , Carrollton , Avon , Atlanta , Somerset , Sturbridge , Worcester , Edison , Princeton , Chino Hills , Lawrenceville

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Lightera reviews

3.6

91% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)

Foad Shaikhzadeh

100% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

35 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Jan 17, 2022

Manufacturing Job

Production specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for the labor.

Cons

Terrible work schedule. Mandatory work on Holidays. A constant battle between management and the Union - rules are always changing, no incentive to improve

3.0

Aug 7, 2021

Qa lead

Quality lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is for the job is good. The hours are good, and over time is available if wanted extra money.

Cons

The management of the company is garbage, the human resource of the company is also terrible. Nobody in management seems to know what they’re doing.

4.0

Mar 29, 2021

Great company

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits Great salary Good work environment

Cons

Work/Life balance is non existent Lots of hours

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Jobs at Lightera

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