Pros
Benefits were great, now they are just good/ok; still better than a lot of companies. Dress code is business casual and jeans can be worn on Fridays. Many employees are long-term, friendly and helpful. Upgraded systems: SAP, Business Objects, Microsoft Office 365, etc. Location is nice, easy commute in SW suburbs, close to bike paths or bus line if you don't drive or like to walk at noon.
Kontras
Constant acquisitions, mergers and restructures. Sr. Mgmt has been so focused on becoming a "global leader" and on margins that they've forgotten about what once made this company great; the people and the products. Every time we restructure, whether it be in Corporate, Sales, Engineering or the Plant, it's usually the 20 - 30 year people that are eliminated, along with all their product & systems knowledge, expertise, and loyalty. Morale declines company-wide, and those that remain have to pick up the slack making their work/home life balance suffers even more. Sr. Mgmt preach Corporate Values, business partnering, collaboration, coaching, etc. but then company-wide they pass over the talented and respected Mgr's, and promote (or hire from the outside) Mgr's who are arrogant, unfeeling and sarcastic, because "they'll be able to make the tough decisions". They also make your dedicated employees want to leave and go somewhere where they will be appreciated and respected. Minimal opportunities for career growth in Entegris Finance/Accounting. Sr. Mgmt, Directors and several Mgr's have been here for many years and are not leaving anytime soon. Most employees live outside of the metro area where it's cheaper to live so they will accept lower wages, therefore Entegris' salaries are slightly lower than the average Twin Cities Mfg company.