Once a leader in Buliding Controls, now just hanging on. - Systems Engineer Honeywell Employee Review

2.0
6 Dec 2015
Recommend
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Pros

None, Can't think of one.

Cons

I worked for this company for 28 years. Wish I would have left earlier. They have just about destroyed their building controls ACS division, starting with the dissolving of the R&D department in Arlington heights. With Kevin Gilligan at the lead, they further wiped out the service dept, and never recovered. With No R&D, and buying anyone they can get their hands on to make up for it, they have not really produced ANYTHING in the building controls industry worth a good wet fart. Their motto in the 80s were "Our people are our most valuable asset", but with Cote pulling down ungodly bonuses while they cut back more and more on the little guys pay and benefits, the motto should be changed to "Our stockholders are our most valuable asset". The ACS division is so worried about anyone taking the little share of market they have left, that they lock down their controls as tight as possible to make it as hard as hell for other companies to take over their jobs, which are very poorly maintained and serviced. My feelings on this company: the ACS division of Honeywell is a poor choice for anyone looking for building automation. There are many companies out there that will outperform this dying dinosaur hands down, and at a much better price.

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5.0
6 Jul 2026
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Pros

fast paced, engaged teams, rigorous onboarding process, helpful individuals to find your way

Cons

complex structure and not a lot of "up to date" visuals to help figure it out

5.0
6 Jul 2026
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Pros

Helpful co-workers when questions arise. Managers guidance is very insightful with knowing which routes to take when simple procedures have different paths to getting them done.

Cons

There is not a lot of streamlined paths to doing things. Some things may need to be done differently, but there may not be instructions on how to do those things. Which I have to reach out to co-workers for help.

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