Disgusting experience - PTD Module and Integration Yield Engineer Intel Corporation Employee Review

1.0
12 Mar 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Great co-workers, good pay, good locality, everyone is hardworking and lots to learn. Everyone has more things on their plate than they can carry...so work is never ending so should know how to take your time off before you get burnt out

Cons

Bureaucracy, the company doesn't care about the employees, we had a new manager to our group and he had a very bad track record, 8 engineers left his group in less than an year and also heard of a rumor that he asked one of his engineers for a 1:1 meeting at around 1:00am to make her take responsibility of his mistake. I had some very bitter experiences with him as well. He screwed up my focal and got fired due to mass lay offs. I appealed my layoff and also had many email exchanges with the HR but was of no use. It's very interesting that the management backs this manager who has a track record of losing about 10 engineers within one year. They treat every employee as a machine. No work life balance and too much politics. Focal is a joke..they just give good numbers for those who are in good looks of the manager. If you are not in good books of your manager just get transferred to other group or look for another position. They just scheduled a 1:1 and told that I am fired. They did not even let me come to my cubicle.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Working as a Sales Associate at Intel provided valuable exposure to one of the world's leading technology companies. The role offered opportunities to develop customer-facing communication skills while building knowledge of cutting-edge products and innovations. Intel's strong brand reputation made it easier to engage customers and generate interest in solutions. The company emphasized professionalism, teamwork, and ongoing learning, creating a supportive environment for career development. Management generally provided clear expectations and performance metrics, which helped employees understand success criteria. The experience also strengthened problem-solving abilities, product presentation skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Cons

The role could be highly metrics-driven, creating pressure to consistently meet sales targets and performance expectations. Some periods involved repetitive tasks and customer interactions, which could become routine over time. As a large organization, decision-making processes sometimes felt slow, and implementing changes could take longer than expected. Product training was helpful but keeping up with frequent technology updates required continuous self-learning outside of normal responsibilities. Career advancement opportunities could be competitive depending on location and team structure. Additionally, balancing customer needs with sales goals occasionally created challenges, particularly during busy periods or when dealing with complex customer concerns.

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