Typical corporate with some quirks - Human Resources Administrator ABB Employee Review

4.0
May 16, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salaries usually at or above market for non-technical roles. Formal training programmes. Exciting industry if you like mechanics/technical stuff. Good global brand if you plan to work overseas. Corporate experience.

Cons

Employee experience dependant on your manager. Slow corporate without a lot of wiggle room for high performers. Low diversity in tech roles and upper management. Accountable to overseas Head Offices who don't understand or care that much about local NZ market. Very wedded to older processes and not a lot of scope to apply change or new systems/ways of thinking.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing systems and cross-functional projects - Can build strong manufacturing and quality engineering experience quickly - Competitive pay and solid benefits for the area

Cons

Work-life balance can be inconsistent depending on department and production demands * Advancement opportunities may feel limited without moving into management or relocating * Communication and management consistency can vary between shifts/departments * Production pressure and changing priorities can create stress in quality-related roles * Some roles may require overtime or schedule flexibility that can be difficult for employees with family responsibilities * Recognition for process improvements and extra responsibilities may not always match workload expectations * Culture can feel more production-focused than employee-focused at times

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