project manager

field service technician

senior field service engineer

senior maintenance person

safety specialist

Murata Machinery

If you NEED a job, they’re always hiring.

They’re always hiring because the turn over rate is very high. As an FSE I you perform FSE II- IV tasks often, if not entirely. You will perform FSE III tasks more than any other task as a FSE I. So basically you’re being paid FSE I pay as a FSE III. There most reason people leave is due to the pay. There are plenty of other FSE jobs that pay $40-$50 as a FSE I. Your typical day starts with heading in for 12hr shifts 3-4 days a week, not bad at all. It is helpful for some resemblance of work-life balance. But after about a few months you start to realize it’s a somewhat of a dead-end job. What I’ve learned was a significant amount due to having to perform tasks above my skill level. Sure it’s helpful for a potential career swap, but not worth the trouble in my opinion. As for management, it’s not too bad at all. They’re always trying to make accommodations for everyone and will go great lengths to do so. In my opinion some of the best management at my facility. The work culture, I’ve met some of the greatest people I know there. Your shift team will probably be your greatest support when it comes to making it day by day, but it’s also fragile because you’re constantly running bare minimum manning. The hardest part of the job is simply dealing with horrible customers with unrealistic demands and expectations. Having to run a facility by yourself or not being trained properly and expected to perform tasks above your level. Remember FSE I is entry level foot in the door position, not a seasoned FSE position with years of experience. That and the pay is unreasonably low with comical raise amounts in the 0.10¢ range. It’s 2025, I can buy one more egg with that raise. The most enjoyable part of the job was simply making friends.

A typical day starts at 5:45 AM and lasts until 5:45 PM. You work 3 days on, 4 days off, then 4 days on and 3 days off. There are days and night schedules. The management at Muratec is very good and they answer questions as quickly as possible. Your co-workers are very capable and fun to work with as are most of the customers technical staff. The hardest part of the job at Muratec is interfacing with the Engineering Staff of our customers. They tend to be abrasive across the board and can make the job tedious at times. the most enjoyable part of the job is working on different tool sets and problems on a daily basis and work with a goal driven team to get the job not just done but done right the first time and with a sense of pride in your work and accomplishments.

Once hired you will sit in the office for a few weeks with zero leadership. Once you hit the road, you will not have time for anything else. Very busy company with many high value companies as customers. Most new hires do not get training, just assignment after assignment and self-learning on the job. The products are of superior quality and fill the gamut of high-tech automation. The pay was not adequate for 90% travel, you will watch your assets, home, family, and relationships slowly decline until they are gone. Great place to learn high tech automation and work alongside Japanese Nationals, Overall, not a bad place to work, except for the 90% travel and compensation.

Poor management. New management came in and got rid of all of the employees with 10+ years of experience to cut costs and increase their bonuses but didn't retain their knowledge,
experience or tools. New employees are all entry level to keep costs low and since there isn't any onboarding or training of any kind they leave after a few months to work for a better company. I was told to use the cells in Excel as a CAD software to save money, as an example. If you are an engineer you will find this company to be very boring since there are only technician, administration and
management positions here. The company and people you work with here are great, it's unfortunately spoiled by poor management.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Expect too much and too political. Have to buy your required work shirts,  buy your own tools,  look professional at all times while crawling on your knees 80% of the time but have no holes in your jeans and ridiculous time lines for installation of equipment 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Plant manager,  time line, bosses, travel and many reports 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Harsh, and demanding, and stress about time

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Leave at 3am,  drive to the job, work 8 hours,  check into hotel, do a report.  So you get 8 hours of pay for 14 hours of work

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great place to work. Very supportive team and get to work on interesting projects all the time. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes travel could be a little much

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very good, besides a few bad apples as with any company, and Murata usually filters them out relatively promptly.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Show up, do your work, go home

I worked my was up for a part time employee to a full time employee in about 3 months.  I would start out as the morning receptionist and then move to the parts order analyst. I finally moved off of the reception desk after of year as the customers would recoginize me, but would have to wait for my help until the afternoon.  I learned how to read blueprints and had a wonder working relation ship with my co-workers.  The hardest part of the job was trying to figure out which part the customer was requesting.

Murata has a full benefits program with comprehensive medical insurance and has a compressed work week schedule. They have multiple domestic offices in the US and have offices in Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Central America. Most positions entail working directly with customer personnel and customer sub-contractors. All work is Electro-Mechanical in nature as they produce various types of robots for industrial use.

Murata Machinery is a technological world leader in multiple markets.   With a strong social commitment Murata Machinery is dedicated to making positive contributions to society.  Additionally, they have a strong commitment to employee stability and growth.

I worked there for 4 years and the management I worked under, I had no support. The manager above mine was a very difficult person to work for. She either liked you or she didn’t. If she didn’t like you personally but you were still doing a great job, she would look for a minute reason to get rid of you. My direct supervisor would never support anyone as he is skating along and waiting for retirement and doesn’t want to get involved to make any waves. 

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