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3.0
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Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
3.0
Work flexibility
3.0
Job Security
4.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
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Automation Engineer
2.7
11 July 2026

Leadership at ABB is a bit inconsistent

Working at ABB has its ups and downs, especially with leadership. Some teams are great, but the higher-ups sometimes miss the mark.


Pros

My direct team leads are pretty solid. They're good at technical guidance and really help junior Automation Engineers on industrial automation projects. It's nice to have that support when you're figuring things out.


Cons

Upper management can feel pretty disconnected from the daily grind in the Raleigh, NC office. Decisions often take forever, which really slows down project timelines. There isn't always a clear vision coming from the top.


Advice to Management

Please work on clearer communication channels and empowering middle management more. Speeding up the decision-making process would make a huge difference for everyone.


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3.0
Work life balance
2.0
Career Growth
3.0
Work flexibility
4.0
Job Security
3.0
Pay and benefits
2.0
Leadership
2.0
Company Culture

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