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Coherent Company Culture
Coherent Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Coherent's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A+Professional Development
A-Environment
B+Happiness
BPerks & Benefits
BCoherent CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Ambroseo
65 /100
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Diversity at Coherent
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Coherent have rated Manager, Leadership, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Coherent
N/A
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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?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-19
Coherent employees are -19% more likely to recommend Coherent as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Coherent
Working at Coherent is rated average by 31 employees, across various culture dimensions. Coherent employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Environment, and Happiness categories, putting Coherent’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Coherent was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Coherent
B-
Overall Company Culture at Coherent is rated B-
Last updated 2 months ago
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40%
Coherent ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Coherent Employee Reviews
Out of 4 Coherent employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Coherent Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Best place to work for
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Best place to work for
Coherent Company Information
Coherent Company Overview
Coherent provides photonics based solutions to the commercial and scientific research markets.
Coherent Mission, Vision & Values
Coherent Mission Statement
Coherent demonstrates its commitment to corporate sustainability by promoting and supporting a positive environment among its diverse employees, customers and communities.
Coherent Vision Statement
As a global company, Coherent values the diversity of individuals, their ideas and experiences and how different perspectives strengthen competitive advantages. To foster a supporting environment of diversity, Coherent is focused on integrity, mutual trust, respect and teamwork in the work environment while valuing the individual differences in its global workforce.
Coherent Values
- Safety
- Professional development
- Benefits
- Diversity
| Headquarter | Santa Clara, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.coherent.com |
| Founding Date | 1966 |
| Tel | (408) 764-4000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | COHR |
Coherent Competitors
Coherent competitors include II-VI, Newport Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Newport. Coherent ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Coherent compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Coherent Employees
31 employees at Coherent have reviewed Coherent across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 31 Coherent employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Coherent are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Coherent, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Coherent are generally satisfied with their team. 31 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Coherent are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Coherent believe the environment at Coherent is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Coherent is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Coherent work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Coherent are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Coherent - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Coherent is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Coherent employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Coherent KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Coherent's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Coherent employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Coherent CEO & Leadership
Coherent CEO - John Ambroseo
65 /100
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. John Ambroseo’s employees rank Coherent in the Top 15% for Professional Development, in the Top 20% for Environment, and in the Top 35% for Happiness. Ambroseo is generally unpopular with Coherent employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Coherent Leadership
The Coherent Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO John Ambroseo, Executive VP & GM of OEM Laser Sources Mark Sobey Ph.D., and Director Susan M. James
John Ambroseo CEO / President
John Ambroseo serves as the CEO / President of Coherent.
Mark Sobey Ph.D. Executive VP & GM of OEM Laser Sources
Dr. Mark S. Sobey, Ph.D. has been an Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oem Laser Sources at Coherent, Inc.... read more
Susan M. James Director
Ms. Susan M. James, also known as Sue, served as a Consultant of Ernst & Young from June 2006 to December 2009. During,... read more
Bret M. DiMarco Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Bret M. DiMarco has been the Corporate Secretary of Coherent, Inc. since February 2007 and its General Counsel and... read more
Thomas Merk Executive Vice President and General Manager of Industrial Laser & Systems
Mr. Thomas Merk has been an Executive Vice President and General Manager of Industrial laser and Systems at Coherent,... read more
Mr. Luis A. Spinelli was the Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President at Coherent, Inc. since February 2004... read more
Helene Simonet CFO
Helene Simonet serves as the CFO of Coherent.
Kevin Palatnik Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Palatnik serves as the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Coherent Inc.. Kevin started at... read more
Sri Venkat Sr. Vice President & General Manager - High Power Fiber Lasers & CO2 Lasers
Sri Venkat serves as the Sr. Vice President & General Manager - High Power Fiber Lasers & CO2 Lasers of Coherent Inc..... read more
Coherent Salaries
How much does Coherent pay?
How much do people at Coherent get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Coherent is $140,627, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $141,501, or $68 per hour.
At Coherent, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $235,028 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $52,752 annually. Average Coherent salaries by department include: Engineering at $157,169, HR at $128,781, IT at $115,332, and Product at $177,837. Half of Coherent salaries are above $141,501.
13 employees at Coherent rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 13 employees at Coherent rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Coherent employees include job titles like Lead Engineer and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Coherent employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $82k | $82k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $111k | $111k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $141k | $141k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $229k | $229k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$140,627*
Average Compensation
$141,501*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Coherent Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Coherent
Diverse employees at Coherent score the company 87/100 across various culture categories, placing Coherent in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Coherent across various culture dimensions.
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Coherent Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Coherent PTO
Coherent's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Coherent Careers
Coherent Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Coherent applied for 14 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 79% were approved, 7% certified-withdrawn, and 14% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Coherent unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Coherent after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
14
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 79% Granted (11 out of 14)
- 0% Denied ( out of 14)
- 14% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 14)
- 7% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 14)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Coherent Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Coherent on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Austin | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Hartford | 33% | |
East Hartford | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Coherent
Who is the CEO of Coherent?
Coherent CEO is John Ambroseo, their score by employees is 65
What is Coherent eNPS?
The eNPS for Coherent is -19
What is Coherent revenue?
Coherent revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Coherent?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 159k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Coherent?
The average salaries for Marketing in Coherent is 118k
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