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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCohu employees are 10% more likely to recommend Cohu as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Cohu is rated highly by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cohu employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Happiness categories, putting Cohu’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Cohu was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cohu is rated A
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Cohu ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 19 Cohu employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cohu improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Annual profit sharing based on company performance
What do you like best about the leadership team?Experienced and stable leadership team leading a publicly traded global company that has grown organically and through acquisition.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Cohu fosters an environment where highly productive teams can communicate, cooperate and innovate in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?not up to par with other technology companies
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?good people doing good work cooperatively
Cohu is a supplier of test handling, burn-in, thermal subsystems and MEMS test solutions used by the global semiconductor industry as well
We are committed to an integration process of both companies that provides a seamless customer experience with the world-class products and services you have come to expect.
vision inspection and MEMS test solutions supplying the semiconductor industry and its test subcontractors, and a leader in printed circuit board test. We provide our customers with outstanding products and services that reflect our commitment to operational excellence, innovation and market leadership.
| Headquarter | Poway, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cohu.com |
| Founding Date | 1945 |
| Tel | 8585131094 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | COHU |
24 employees at Cohu have reviewed Cohu 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 24 Cohu employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cohu are pleased with their total compensation at Cohu, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cohu are pleased with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Cohu are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cohu believe the environment at Cohu is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cohu is comfortably fast. About 55% of the employees at Cohu work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Cohu are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Cohu's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Cohu employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Cohu’s CEO Luis Müller started in this role in 2014. Luis’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. Cohu’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees. Under Müller’s leadership, Cohu employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Environment. eNPS and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Cohu could stand to see real improvement.
The Cohu Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Luis Müller, VP of Finance, CFO & Secretary Jeffrey Jones, and VP of Corporate Development, General Counsel & Secretary Thomas D. Kampfer
Luis Müller CEO / President
Luis A. Müller joined Cohu’s Delta Design subsidiary in 2005 and has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Cohu,... read more
Jeffrey Jones VP of Finance, CFO & Secretary
Mr. Jeffrey D. Jones has been the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at Cohu, Inc. (alternate name... read more
Thomas D. Kampfer VP of Corporate Development, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Thomas D. Kampfer, also known as Tom, has been Vice President of Corporate Development, General Counsel and... read more
Steven J. Bilodeau Independent Director
Mr. Steven J. Bilodeau, also known as Steve, served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Standard... read more
Samer Kabbani President of Delta Design Systems
Mr. Samer Kabbani has been the President of Delta Design Systems at Cohu, Inc. since February 2003. Mr. Kabbani joined... read more
James G. McFarlane President of Delta Design Kit Operations
Mr. James G. McFarlane serves as the President of Delta Design Philippines LLC. Mr. McFarlane has been the President of... read more
How much do people at Cohu get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cohu is $109,713, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,828, or $53 per hour.
At Cohu, the highest paid job is a Senior Developer at $256,533 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,651 annually. Average Cohu salaries by department include: Business Development at $124,236, Marketing at $129,147, Product at $179,849, and IT at $73,872. Half of Cohu salaries are above $111,828.
12 employees at Cohu rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings) while 11 employees at Cohu rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cohu across various culture dimensions.
Cohu PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of Cohu?
Cohu CEO is Luis Müller, their score by employees is 77
What is Cohu eNPS?
The eNPS for Cohu is 10
What is Cohu revenue?
Cohu revenue is $353M
What is the salary for Jr Product Manager in Cohu?
Jr Product Manager average salary in the US is 88k
What are the salaries in the IT in Cohu?
The average salaries for IT in Cohu is 74k