Competitors:
Cognex
Cognex
Novanta designs, develops, manufactures, and sells precision photonic and motion control components. read more
Novanta Company Culture
Novanta Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.3/5
Novanta's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
C-Team
D+Environment
DCompensation
DDiversity
DNovanta CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Matthijs Glastra
37 /100
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Diversity at Novanta
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Novanta have rated Environment, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Novanta
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNovanta eNPS
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 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-74
Novanta employees are -74% more likely to recommend Novanta as a great place to work
| 13% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 87% | Detractors |
Working at Novanta
Working at Novanta is rated below average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. Novanta employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Novanta’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Novanta was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Novanta
F
Overall Company Culture at Novanta is rated F
Last updated 2 days ago
Bottom
5%
Novanta ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNovanta Employee Reviews
Out of 41 Novanta employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Novanta improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
Positive Reviews From Novanta Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interview process was well-structured and aimed to evaluate both the candidate’s ability to perform the role and their motivation to engage with the wor
- What makes you most happy at work?The role is intellectually engaging, and I value the continuous learning opportunities from my colleagues.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?A key positive aspect of the culture is the collaborative and friendly atmosphere fostered by colleagues.
Constructive Feedback From Novanta Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leadership should take employee input more into account instead of concentrating primarily on financial outcomes.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Less steps and quicker. It was too slow
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Be professional and admit when a mistake was made
Novanta Company Information
Novanta Company Overview
Novanta designs, develops, manufactures, and sells precision photonic and motion control components.
Novanta Mission, Vision & Values
Novanta Mission Statement
The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation and customer success
Novanta Vision Statement
We combine deep proprietary technology expertise and competencies in photonics, vision and precision motion with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges.
Novanta Values
- Add share
- Knowledge
- Confidence
| Headquarter | Bedford, MA 01730 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.novanta.com |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Tel | (781)266-5700 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NOVT |
Novanta Competitors
Novanta competitors include Cognex. Novanta ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Novanta compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Novanta employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Novanta report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
71% of Novanta employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Novanta employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
60% of Novanta employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Novanta Employees
37 employees at Novanta have reviewed Novanta across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 37 Novanta employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Novanta are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Novanta, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Novanta are not very pleased with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Novanta are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Novanta believe the environment at Novanta is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Novanta is moderate. About 54% of the employees at Novanta work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Novanta are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Novanta - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Novanta is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Novanta employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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.
Novanta KPIs and OKRs
At Novanta 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Novanta's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Novanta employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Novanta CEO & Leadership
Novanta CEO - Matthijs Glastra
37 /100
Matthijs’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Matthijs in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Matthijs Glastra’s employees rank Novanta in the Bottom 35% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 25% for Team, and in the Bottom 20% for Environment. When compared to Novanta’s competitors, Matthijs Glastra ranks below Cognex CEO Robert Willett.
Novanta Leadership
The Novanta Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Matthijs Glastra, Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller Peter Chang, and Chief Financial Officer Robert Buckley
Matthijs Glastra CEO / President
Mr. Matthijs Glastra has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Novanta Inc. (alternate name: GSI Group Inc.)... read more
Peter Chang Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Peter L. Chang has been Chief Accounting officer, Corporate Controller and Vice President of GSI Group Inc. since... read more
Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Robert J. Buckley has been the Chief Financial Officer of Novanta Inc. since March 31, 2011. Mr. Buckley joined GSI... read more
Chuck Barresi VP & GM
Chuck Barresi serves as the VP & GM of Novanta.
Craig Bobetich Vice President - Continuous Improvement
Craig Bobetich serves as the Vice President - Continuous Improvement of Novanta Inc.. Craig started at Novanta Inc. in... read more
Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer
Robert Buckley serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Novanta Inc.. Robert started at Novanta Inc. in March of 2011.... read more
Maribeth Callanan Vice President Tax
Maribeth Callanan serves as the Vice President Tax of Novanta Inc.. Maribeth started at Novanta Inc. in December of... read more
Peter Chang VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Peter Chang serves as the VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Novanta Inc.. Peter started at... read more
Al DaSilva VP of Sales & Service
Al DaSilva serves as the VP of Sales & Service of Novanta.
Novanta Salaries
How much does Novanta pay?
How much do people at Novanta get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Novanta is $98,012, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $94,504, or $45 per hour.
At Novanta, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $282,018 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,090 annually. Average Novanta salaries by department include: Engineering at $116,613, Operations at $76,455, Product at $138,740, and Admin at $58,203. Half of Novanta salaries are above $94,504.
23 employees at Novanta rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 22 employees at Novanta rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).
Last updated 3 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $78k | $78k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $94k | $94k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $277k | $277k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $306k | $306k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $369k | $369k | 100th Percentile |
$98,012*
Average Compensation
$94,504*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Novanta Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Novanta
Diverse employees at Novanta score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Novanta in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Novanta across various culture dimensions.
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Novanta Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Novanta PTO
Novanta's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Novanta's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Novanta's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Novanta Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Novanta applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 75% Granted (3 out of 4)
- 25% Denied (1 out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Novanta Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Novanta on Comparably
Candidates By Department
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Operations | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Fly | 50% | |
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Boston | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Novanta
Who is the CEO of Novanta?
Novanta CEO is Matthijs Glastra, their score by employees is 37
What is Novanta eNPS?
The eNPS for Novanta is -74
What is Novanta revenue?
Novanta revenue is $521M
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Novanta?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 125k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Novanta?
The average salaries for Engineering in Novanta is 117k
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