Does Novanta pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Novanta employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Novanta. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Novanta?

70% of Novanta employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Novanta 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Novanta?

Engineer (21) , Manager (9) , Software Engineer (9) , Project Manager (5) , Sales (5) , Director (4) , Sales Manager (4) , Engineering (3) , Engineering Manager (3) , Intern (3) , Laser Engineer (3) , Manufacturing Engineer (3) , Operations (3) , Quality Engineer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3)

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

"Benefits are good" ((in 22 reviews)); "Life balance Some friendly colleagues" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 12 reviews)); "opportunities to learn and build skillsets" ((in 7 reviews)); "Salaries are competitive." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Senior Leadership Team don't believe unhappy employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "There were instances of unexpected layoffs in certain departments without much advance notice, which understandably affected morale and trust." ((in 7 reviews)); "Inexperienced Managers in place across the Company." ((in 6 reviews)); "Need more support from upper management" ((in 6 reviews)); "There was no communication in a fearful atmosphere." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Novanta layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Novanta locations?

Bedford , Syracuse , Apex , Mukilteo , North Syracuse , Rocklin , San Jose , Sarasota , Boston , Orlando , Irvine , Loomis , Marlborough , Bradenton , New Bedford , Worcester , Rochester , Detroit , Raleigh , San Diego , Billerica , North Atlanta

Novanta reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(326 total reviews)

Matthijs Glastra

71% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Novanta has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 326 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Novanta employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

326 reviews

3.0

Jan 23, 2025

project leading

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great, skiled team, self-development possibility

Cons

to far from my home

Novanta Response

1y

We love to see our employees embrace growth and lifelong learning. That’s why we offer a variety of master classes and workshops for employees who want to stay curious and continue developing their skills. If the commute is not feasible, please reach out to your manager or HR partner to discuss flexibility options. Every employee’s situation is different, and we are open to exploring possible solutions.

5.0

Jan 20, 2025

Great company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inovative approaches, Doing real products, Worldwide

Cons

Sometimes too many administrations due to a huge corporate.

Novanta Response

1y

We’re so grateful for the five-star review! We deliver innovation that matters through employees like you who bring their experiences, insights, and ideas to our workplace every day. Being a global organization can bring challenges, so we’re working hard to keep the lines of communication open. Thanks again for sharing your experience and helping make Novanta great!

5.0

Jan 20, 2025

Great Employer, Great Team

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people I have encountered so far have all been very presonable and helpful. Everyone is inviting and eagered to help.

Cons

As of now, no cons.

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