staff engineer

senior staff engineer

principal software engineer

engineer

senior engineer

Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US)

For 90 days you struggle to get what's great about the company and that is the benefits.  They have terrible culture. HR is so far removed from what's going on in the production floor. They fire you during orientation for trying to make lengthy mundane 5 day orientation tolerable. If the team leads don't like you there is no due process on resolution. No one talks to you They just have the staffing agencies reach out and tell you whatever reason they want to explain why they let you go. Staffing agencies have no voice for the candidates.  HR is arrogant and rude. They do not like you to question any process they have in place. They pretend to listen through a suggestion box, however since I've been there,  there has been no suggestions implemented. They sell you on pizza parties and massage chairs however you get pizza EVERY weekend and there are no massage chairs. They don't  believe in allowing employees to grow into a team to support one another.  They barely hire from within,  and that's to keep them for being responsible for the huge turnover rate they have.  They blame the turnover rate on attendance, however it is really on the terrible culture they have.  No employee has been there longer than a year unless they are part of management. To them that is a good thing which speaks to how terrible upper management is.  Most of upper management,  supervisors, and HR are family and close friends which is why there is no real movement or active discipline happening. The company can't keep up with demand because they do not have a consistent work force. Eventually Samsung will realize what's going on and correct it.  I would hate to see the company get a bad reputation in the manufacturing world.

A typical day consisted of several meetings via phone (daily call), in office and off site; office management responsibilities, quality control of goods, processing orders, accounting (receivable/payable)obtaining knowledge of new materials and marketing strategies, administrative skills(keeping calendar, travel arrangements, booking hotels, conferences room, following up for director and management), putting out fires and outstanding customer service. 

I learned to be very detailed, clear and precise. I learned how to deliver a presentation, to forecast and plan, logistics management, how to effective satisfy the customer using the company's strategic process. 

Management was a non knowledgeable of the day to day and constant changing.

Colleague was a team player.

The hardest part of the job was was conforming to the Asian culture.

The flexibility of the job was most enjoyable, being able to work from home when needed was convenient. 

Terrible place to work at in my opinion based of the experience that I went thru my manager was a terrible leader and I’m not the type to ever be afraid of work or anything in general since I’ve been around in construction,welding etc but the amount of unrealistic work that is given to you and not including the work that is left behind the prior shift on my plate with no form of correction to there shift, while they expect you to know the methods of inputting the “parts” and ordering process is just unbelievable and in I qoute what my boss at the time told me “ figure it out, and don’t worry about what the prior shift left you get it done or I’ll find someone else to replace you” while getting in trouble for not getting the work done to something I had no understanding of and the stress was just to much, the pay was awesome don’t get me wrong I was at 30.25 but the stress was not worth it 

No work life balance. Korean work culture is strong and they don’t care about you they just want the job done .

Long work hours, highly encouraged overtime and even on weekends. Constant endless work that is always handed at the very last minute and rushed. They expect you to meet their deadline even though the work was received late, a very constant trend here. 

Management is all talk and no action when it comes to anything that benefits you such as raises, promotions, or further opportunities. They also don't really value you as a human being but more like a piece in their plan to make them look good. 

Very exhausting, and always needs permission from Korea for anything, so that means constant changes and even last minute changes because whatever Korea wants thats what Korea will get no matter how much hardship it causes here.

Started by getting hired by staffing agency after the provisionary period of a year you can apply for the Samsung role.
 Extremely High passed, unique experience, extremely challenging, the machines/tools are unique to the Fab, Alot of walking in a clean suit. 
Depends on whom you get as a supervisor, management is so-so, not every shift has an appointed supervisor.
Have the wiliness to learn and be proactive, taking initiative is key. Thoroughly enjoyed the time, often satisfied on the days I did work.
Depends on the shift you're in, arrive a tad early for the handoff.
1st Week- 4 Workdays, 3 Days off work
2nd Week - 3 Workdays, 4 Days off Work
 14-hour shifts, lunch varies depending on your team and work priorities.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Samsung is that it is fast paced, competitive environment, and you get to work with smart motivated co-workers.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Structural dog eat dog leadership. 
Higher ups are motivated to get a promotion or extend their employment, instead of doing what is best for the company.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
At beginning of my time at Samsung, the company focused on internationalizing upper management. 
That came to an end by the time I left. They became for Seoul focused and insular.

Management acts like mobsters/mafia who pin up team members against each other as competition to create a culture of dog-eat-dog mentality. Everyone is out for their own, looking to cover themselves. Growth development is based on favoritism by managers and if you are Korean, you move up faster. You are lucky if you get a manager who truly advocates for you in this place. Fun company events, big cafeteria, good food. Samsung's motto is "collaborate, innovate, grow" but you hardly innovate because your ideas are not heard when management is stuck in their own ways.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Steady long term project. This job is scheduled to last 10-15 years

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Watching out for all the othet contractors in the area. Large potential for accidents. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful at times. You really have to stay alert and watch out for each other. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I am a Safety Technician so my day is just watching over the contractors to ensure everyone is working safely.

 Worked directly with Contract Manufacturers in terms of global pricing and product allocation
 Worked directly with SEC Korea for the responsibility of managing U.S. accounts to Contract Manufacturers and Brokers
 Front line to U.S. market of logistics, pricing, product market support, customer service and managing inside sales
 Forecast analysis to in turn forecast sales and measure proper U.S. product allocation and production from SEC Korea

What is the best part of working at the company?
A good company with a reputation for letting good people go.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Seeing lazy people get favor with the management and the hard workers get laid of.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Know who’s butt to kiss and you will be fine.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go to work and then go home no time to play the games that others play.

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