Great Company to work for in this area and field. - Senior Technical Instructor Lam Research Employee Review

5.0
12 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High-end pay. Good benefits. Company's attention to a safe work environment.

Cons

If you are really good in your position and have a selfish manager, you will be locked into that position. Happened to me. Locked into a position for 17 years, field, with no chance of advancement using normal channels. Flat-out told by manager to stop applying for other positions since they would never approve transfer/application. Walked into my new positions managers office and introduced myself, knew the manager from the field, was able to get promoted from field to office using roundabout route. Only bridge burned using this route was old manager, who no longer is with the company, different story.

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Pros

Great opportunities, pay, and benefits

Cons

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1.0
25 Jun 2026
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Pros

Opportunities to support global activities

Cons

Heavy micromanagement — frequent revisions on ppt to minor details like font size and colors. Frequently calling staffs even after work hours and lunch time. Manager often takes on additional work from other teams without considering current team workload, So the manager appears supportive and “nice” externally but creates additional burden to the subordinates. Manager controls team budget strictly for team-building activities (events and meals), team members feel restrictive and reluctant to participate, for example team members dare not order appetizers, dessert or drinks on top of entrees during team events. Manager used up most of the travel budget. Biz trip and personal travel boundaries are unclear, especially when manager frequently has business trips overlaps with personal travel. Seems like manager using biz trip to get free hotel and free air tickets for PTO.

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