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A123 Systems is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid, and commercial markets. read more
A123 Systems Company Culture
A123 Systems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
A123 Systems' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
B+Meetings
BEnvironment
C+Team
CCompensation
C-A123 Systems CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jason Forcier
56 /100
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Diversity at A123 Systems
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
33
A123 Systems employees are 33% more likely to recommend A123 Systems as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at A123 Systems
Working at A123 Systems is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. A123 Systems employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting A123 Systems’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at A123 Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at A123 Systems
D
Overall Company Culture at A123 Systems is rated D
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A123 Systems ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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A123 Systems Company Overview
A123 Systems is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid, and commercial markets.
A123 Systems Mission, Vision & Values
A123 Systems Mission & Values
As a worldwide leader in complete lithium-ion energy storage solutions that offer high power, excellent safety and outstanding life, we provide our customers with quality products, when and where they need them. But there’s more to our story than that…
| Headquarter | 155 Flanders Road Westborough, MA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | a123systems.com |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Company Status | Public |
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A123 Systems Employees
9 employees at A123 Systems have reviewed A123 Systems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 A123 Systems employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at A123 Systems are not very pleased with their total compensation at A123 Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at A123 Systems are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at A123 Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at A123 Systems believe the environment at A123 Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at A123 Systems is moderate. About 100% of the employees at A123 Systems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at A123 Systems are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining A123 Systems - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
A123 Systems KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no A123 Systems employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand A123 Systems' KPIs and OKRs.
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A123 Systems CEO & Leadership
A123 Systems CEO - Jason Forcier
56 /100
Jason’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jason in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Jason Forcier’s employees rank A123 Systems in the Top 35% for Meetings, in the Top 50% for Environment, and in the Bottom 45% for Team.
A123 Systems Leadership
The A123 Systems Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Jason Forcier, Executive Vice President Sam Trinch, and Senior Vice President Of Engineering Jim Paye
Jason Forcier CEO / President
Jason Forcier serves as the CEO / President of A123 Systems.
Sam Trinch Executive Vice President
Sam Trinch serves as the Executive Vice President of A123 Systems. Sam started at A123 Systems in Jan of 2015. Sam... read more
Eric Jesme Vice President - Business Development & Planning
Eric Jesme serves as the Vice President - Business Development & Planning of A123 Systems. Eric started at A123 Systems... read more
Sean Hendrix Executive Director, Engineering
Sean Hendrix serves as the Executive Director, Engineering of A123 Systems. Sean started at A123 Systems in Apr of 2015.... read more
Mike OKronley Executive Director - Corporate Strategy
Mike OKronley serves as the Executive Director - Corporate Strategy of A123 Systems. Mike started at A123 Systems in Nov... read more
Rick Cwiakala Vice President, Grid Integration and Service
Rick Cwiakala serves as the Vice President, Grid Integration and Service of A123 Systems. Rick started at A123 Systems... read more
Derek Johnson Vice President, Global R&D
Derek Johnson serves as the Vice President, Global R&D of A123 Systems. Derek started at A123 Systems in Apr of 2015.... read more
Brian Sisk Vice President, Cell Product Development
Brian Sisk serves as the Vice President, Cell Product Development of A123 Systems. Brian started at A123 Systems in May... read more
A123 Systems Salaries
How much does A123 Systems pay?
How much do people at A123 Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at A123 Systems is $104,671, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $100,420, or $48 per hour.
At A123 Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,855 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,926 annually. Average A123 Systems salaries by department include: Engineering at $160,400, IT at $102,988, HR at $156,453, and Legal at $130,258. Half of A123 Systems salaries are above $100,420.
3 employees at A123 Systems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at A123 Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
Salaries contributed from A123 Systems employees include job titles like Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from A123 Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $95k | $95k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 100th Percentile |
$104,671*
Average Compensation
$100,420*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
A123 Systems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at A123 Systems
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at A123 Systems across various culture dimensions.
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A123 Systems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
A123 Systems PTO
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A123 Systems Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, A123 Systems applied for 43 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 84% were approved, 5% certified-withdrawn, 7% withdrawn, and 5% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at A123 Systems unveil that 3 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by A123 Systems after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
43
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 84% Granted (36 out of 43)
- 5% Denied (2 out of 43)
- 7% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 43)
- 5% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 43)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding A123 Systems
What is A123 Systems address?
A123 Systems location is at 155 Flanders Road
Who is the CEO of A123 Systems?
A123 Systems CEO is Jason Forcier, their score by employees is 56
What is A123 Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for A123 Systems is 33
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in A123 Systems?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 88k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in A123 Systems?
The average salaries for Customer Support in A123 Systems is 73k
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