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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterJenoptik employees are 67% more likely to recommend Jenoptik as a great place to work
| 67% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at Jenoptik is rated highly by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Jenoptik employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, eNPS, and Office Culture categories, putting Jenoptik’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Jenoptik was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Jenoptik is rated B+
Last updated a month ago
Jenoptik ranks in the Top 20% 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 6 Jenoptik employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Open to new ideas and suggestions
What is the best part about your compensation package?Bonus, fair salary, good benefits
What makes you most happy at work?Coworkers and exciting projects every day
The Jenoptik Group, a German-based technology company
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| Headquarter | Germany |
|---|---|
| Website | www.jenoptik.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
Jenoptik competitors include Carl Zeiss, SCHOTT, Aixtron SE, and II-VI. Jenoptik ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Jenoptik compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
14 employees at Jenoptik have reviewed Jenoptik across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 14 Jenoptik employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Jenoptik are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Jenoptik, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Jenoptik are pleased with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Jenoptik are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Jenoptik believe the environment at Jenoptik is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Jenoptik is moderate. About 80% of the employees at Jenoptik work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Jenoptik are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 Jenoptik's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Jenoptik employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Dr. Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Compared to Jenoptik’s competitors, Dr. Michael Mertin ranks right above SCHOTT CEO Frank Heinricht. Under Mertin’s leadership, Jenoptik employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Professional Development. Perks And Benefits and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Jenoptik could stand to see real improvement.
The Jenoptik Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Dr. Michael Mertin, Business Unit Optics Director, North America Jay Kumler, and Vice President, Business Development Energy & Drive Michael Smith
Dr. Michael Mertin CEO / President
Dr. Michael Mertin serves as the CEO / President of Jenoptik.
Jay Kumler Business Unit Optics Director, North America
Jay Kumler serves as the Business Unit Optics Director, North America of Jenoptik.
Michael Smith Vice President, Business Development Energy & Drive
Michael Smith serves as the Vice President, Business Development Energy & Drive of JENOPTIK AG. Michael started at... read more
Ziad Najem Vice President Corporate Development
Ziad Najem serves as the Vice President Corporate Development of Jenoptik.
Christina Bauer Vice President Finance
Christina Bauer serves as the Vice President Finance of Jenoptik.
Finbarr OCarroll Vice President of Americas
Finbarr OCarroll serves as the Vice President of Americas of Jenoptik.
How much do people at Jenoptik get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Jenoptik is $118,954, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,792, or $57 per hour.
At Jenoptik, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $233,129 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,551 annually. Average Jenoptik salaries by department include: Legal at $159,666, IT at $97,309, Marketing at $104,352, and Admin at $57,619. Half of Jenoptik salaries are above $119,792.
7 employees at Jenoptik rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at Jenoptik rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $237k | $237k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 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 Jenoptik across various culture dimensions.
Jenoptik's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Jenoptik's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Jenoptik applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Jenoptik?
Jenoptik CEO is Dr. Michael Mertin, their score by employees is 83
What is Jenoptik eNPS?
The eNPS for Jenoptik is 67
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in Jenoptik?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 182k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Jenoptik?
The average salaries for Finance in Jenoptik is 85k
Who are Jenoptik competitors?
Jenoptik main competitors are Carl Zeiss, SCHOTT, Aixtron SE, II-VI