Question 1

Does Brooks Automation pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brooks Automation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brooks Automation. This rating has improved by 14% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Brooks Automation?

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56% of Brooks Automation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Brooks Automation 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brooks Automation?

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Engineer (12), Manager (12), Mechanical Engineer (12), Manufacturing Engineer (10), Software Engineer (8), Director (6), Intern (6), Systems Engineer (6), Field Service Engineer (4), Manufacturing Technician (4), Engineering Manager (3), Product Marketing Intern (3), Project Manager (3), Technician (3), Test Technician (3)

Question 4

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

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"The people at mid and lower level were great." ((in 45 reviews)); "They had a good benefits package and generous PTO/holiday schedule." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "Decent pay and and benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "The culture and variety are great." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Completely disorganized upper management" ((in 10 reviews)); "I think the industry hurts the company to a degree, but really the senior management, program and product management,  and marketing are awful." ((in 7 reviews)); "However, the overall experience is shaped by ongoing layoffs and a consistently volatile environment." ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior managers have very short term vision, only concerned about the stock price, investors and their annual bonuses to the point that they make terrible decisions for the long term growth of the company." ((in 5 reviews)); "Continues leadership and management change." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Brooks Automation redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What Brooks Automation locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

<a href="/Reviews/Brooks-Automation-Manchester-Reviews-EI_IE3928.0,17_IL.18,28_IC2691218.htm">Manchester</a>

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