Pros
There are excellent career opportunities, especially for engineers, a good benefits package, plus annual bonuses (most years ). It is very much a One Team atmosphere, whether you work out on the shop floor or in an office (a few exceptions regarding a few union employees, who sometimes lean toward an adversarial outlook, mainly out of habit). Many employees have spent their entire careers here and have convinced their children to work here as well. Solar Turbines has a deeply ingrained culture of teamwork, family and great customer service.
Cons
There can be limited movement within finance for accountants, unless you have a "Sponsor" at a high enough level who actively and consistently speaks up for you when promotions or merit ratings are being negotiated. Many finance employees are tempted to move into operations departments in order to earn higher salaries. The company demands that accountants be certified in order to be considered for promotion. However, there are no higher paying positions available, nor will there be any time within the next few years unless people leave or retire early.
