Engineers Beware - werkgeversreview Electronics Engineer bij Lawrence Berkeley Lab

1,0
11 feb 2021
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The seminars can be interesting to attend.

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Campus is way overcrowded to the point the beautiful campus is hardly tolerable. Parking is dangerously packed and difficult. You can easily get in an accident so avoid driving on-site and parking. Cubicles are abysmally small - coffin sized. I’ve never seen desk spaces this small anywhere. Since it’s cheaper to hire non degreed “engineering associates”, engineers have zero job security here. High school diploma holders get most jobs and can keep them. Meanwhile, if you have a degree, you are temporary or contract and they likely won’t keep you. Pay is stagnant. Culture is toxic. Engineering is operated like a cheap, contracting company, hence using non-engineers for engineering work. It’s sad what’s happened to this institution, but American research has long been on the decline so it’s no surprise. Go into industry - this place will stall your career and skillset. Don’t waste time you could be spending growing your knowledge and skills.

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5,0
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Very scientific environment and collaborative

Minpunten

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5,0
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Opportunity to work on impactful scientific and engineering projects that support research and innovation. Exposure to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, technicians, and project managers. Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence. Good work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Ability to contribute to long-term projects with significant national and scientific importance.

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Large organizations can have multiple layers of review and approval, which may slow decision-making. Processes and documentation requirements can be extensive, especially for safety and compliance purposes. Project priorities can shift based on funding and organizational needs, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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