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Old style Midwest automotive company trying to change itself into a silicon valley startup atmosphere. Management's idea of this change is to switch to agile for the entire company, even mechanical engineering even though  it doesn't really make any sense for non-software work. The corporate culture is still the same. It is still very structured and adherent to processes to a fault. They are "agile" in name only, I feel like this is a structural problem with the older generation of workers and management and do not see it changing any time soon. They just put a ton of work into remodeling the Troy campus, looks nice but I hate the open floor plan seating and much smaller desks. The workplace is now very distracting and I find it hard to get my work done when I do go into the office. They also have been offloading lots of the paper-work type tasks to the engineers, they fired all of the support staff that did that type of work, they even let go our in house machinist. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
New open layout and furniture is about it.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Doing 3 jobs, and there are always quarterly layoffs. The customers are always having issues because Aptiv does not have headcount to support flawless launches/ integration of new items. Aptiv culture is also very toxic. Many people develop mental/ physical issues due to stress as well. People constantly bad mouth leadership making it very toxic in every role.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Horrible. Run away. It is very toxic and bad for health.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
5am calls and late nights on top of current schedule. Most people do not have less than 14 hour days. It is not uncommon to have to work Holidays, Vacations, Weekends, etc. Example: meetings on Christmas Day for the last two years and also having to always work during vacation.

My immediate supervisor, who conducted my face to face interview, was the deciding factor in my desire to give the job a try, even though I was skeptical about upper management and the work culture there. Unfortunately, there was no M.D. as a Medical Director on staff to advise and/or support the medical/nursing services that management expected to be offered. No formal Orientation Program in place and I was left to seek out outside sources for training/guidance regarding many aspects of the job duties I was expected to perform. I was not comfortable working as licensed heath care professional in that environment, with no other medical support system in place. 

I have worked for many poorly managed companies over the years, but Aptiv takes the cake. HR folks who are beyond clueless, departmental management that only got their position based on date of hire, and technology that should be progressing, not regressing. Mix that all together and you have a recipe for failure. Promotions are handed out based on lack of ability to do the initial job you were hired on for, layoffs are based on age not performance and ability, and the department leads are beyond unapproachable. Benefits are great, hours are phenomenal, and they do feed you lunch every day, portioned out. They also provide you with a windowless office and desks, laptops, and other video games. However, job security is so low here that you constantly have to keep your resume updated for when the company restructures again, and again, and again.

Testing the different levels of autonomous features on the vehicles was a great experience. The position itself as a test tech was amazing. Being able to help advance the future of these types of vehicles was rewarding and fulfilling. Unfortunately the test techs were poorly managed and there wasn’t much organization or communication to speak of. Between the management, test techs and the client, things weren’t completed on time and no communication between all parties involved. 

Had several opportunities to perform different jobs over the years, from hardware design, to Systems Engineering, to Functional Safety Engineering. Most were fun to do. I learned a lot while working there. The people all worked together well in my work groups. The problem is the Functional Safety Management was not well organized. They want things done in a timely matter. But they do not understand the amount of support that is required to get it done. There was very little support from management. They told us we had to get the job done with the people we had, which was not going to happen. I retired.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people I worked with. The employer was not good

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Developing safety products that saved many lives. Finding solutions for the customer the met their expectations even when the company attempted to cut corners 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Push the employees to do everything for the company with little appreciation then cut the employees 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work for the managers desire and he takes your ideas

Everyday offers a new, exciting challenge, as the automotive industry enters what many are calling "the golden age."  We are transforming the future of mobility right here at Aptiv, not in some vague future, but right now.  I love the focus, innovation, teamwork, and execution of this company (this last part is the most important - we don't just dream it, we are making it a reality).  We are learning how to fail fast and often as we push the boundaries of what's possible - for mobility and beyond!  Great products, smart people, global reach - it's a privilege to be part of it!

Since merging several startups that Aptiv purchased to form the autonomous mobility division, there has been virtually zero internal mobility for employees at any level within this division. Management is relatively communicative, but does little to address employee concerns.

Despite most (not all) employees in the autonomous mobility division having unlimited PTO, perks and benefits are far below what other autonomous driving companies in the Pittsburgh area offer. The workplace culture however is still very strong, with many social events, ping-pong tournaments, and a friendly and collaborative staff.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Leaving, ask all the others. Brookhaven -Where Hope Goes To Die
Walk with your back against the wall whenever possible. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The environment is not conducive to change or improvement. Playing the games.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Imagine the worst place in the world, take that image and multiply by infinity. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A living nightmare. If you don't have to do it, don't. Adult daycare!
Out-of-control behavior. Nightmare all day, every day.

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