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Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies, dedicated to making products stronger, more efficient, and longer lasting. With a unique portfolio in surface engineering, advanced materials, coating equipment, and components, we help industries overcome tough engineering challenges every day. From applying ultra-thin coatings that reduce wear on engine parts to producing advanced metal powders for 3D printing, our innovations improve efficiency, durability, and sustainability across a wide range of sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy, luxury, medical, semiconductors and tooling. read more
Oerlikon Company Culture
Oerlikon Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Oerlikon's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A-Outlook
BGender
BTeam
BRetention
BOerlikon CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Michael Suess
69 /100
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Diversity at Oerlikon
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Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B
Women at Oerlikon have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Oerlikon 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-27
Oerlikon employees are -27% more likely to recommend Oerlikon as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at Oerlikon
Working at Oerlikon is rated average by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. Oerlikon employees are most satisfied about Environment, Outlook, and Team categories, putting Oerlikon’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Oerlikon was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Oerlikon
B
Overall Company Culture at Oerlikon is rated B
Last updated 4 days ago
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35%
Oerlikon ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Oerlikon Employee Reviews
Out of 16 Oerlikon employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Oerlikon improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Oerlikon Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?It feels like a family environment.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?People strive to make the company better.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Weihnachtsgeld, Jubiläumsprämie und Urlaubsgeld diese leistungen kann man auch schmerzensgeld nenn
Constructive Feedback From Oerlikon Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I deserve to be paid more for the work that i am doing.
Oerlikon Company Information
Oerlikon Company Overview
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies, dedicated to making products stronger, more efficient, and longer lasting. With a unique portfolio in surface engineering, advanced materials, coating equipment, and components, we help industries overcome tough engineering challenges every day. From applying ultra-thin coatings that reduce wear on engine parts to producing advanced metal powders for 3D printing, our innovations improve efficiency, durability, and sustainability across a wide range of sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy, luxury, medical, semiconductors and tooling.
Oerlikon Mission, Vision & Values
Oerlikon Mission & Values
We make products better.
| Headquarter | 120 Churerstrasse Freienbach 8808 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Website | www.oerlikon.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1906 |
| Tel | 41583609696 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SIX: |
| Jobs | careers.oerlikon.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Oerlikon Competitors
Oerlikon competitors include AMETEK and Bodycote. Oerlikon ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Oerlikon compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
At Oerlikon innovation meets teamwork. In this video, Johanna, Daniel, and Annika talk about their work at Oerlikon in Salzgitter, Germany– from taking responsibility for production processes to ensuring the quality of our coatings for industries such as aerospace, energy, and many more. Discover what makes Oerlikon more than just a workplace – a place where support, growth, and exciting challenges come together. Learn more about Oerlikon and our career opportunities: https://www.oerlikon.com/en/careers/
Innovations don't have to be big to have a huge impact: Oerlikon's world-leading coatings reduce friction, make tools harder, components more durable, processes more efficient and products better. Oerlikon is a global leader in the development and manufacture of extremely thin, extremely hard coatings. Our advanced materials and high-tech components solve major challenges for our industrial customers. Our developers around the world work every day to push the physical limits of materials and products – from the ocean floor to outer space. Not a day goes by without everyone coming into contact with Oerlikon – directly or indirectly. And every day, our innovations help make the world a better and more sustainable place.
Oerlikon Employees
34 employees at Oerlikon have reviewed Oerlikon across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 34 Oerlikon employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Oerlikon are not very pleased with their total compensation at Oerlikon, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Oerlikon are pleased with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Oerlikon are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Oerlikon believe the environment at Oerlikon is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Oerlikon is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Oerlikon work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Oerlikon are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Oerlikon - Employee Onboarding
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.
Oerlikon KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Oerlikon's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Oerlikon employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Oerlikon CEO & Leadership
Oerlikon CEO - Michael Suess
69 /100
Oerlikon’s CEO Michael Suess started in this role in 2015. Michael’s approval rate is just above average, putting Michael in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Michael Suess is well regarded by employees for the Environment Oerlikon offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Michael is most liked by employees in the Operations department and Caucasian employees. When compared to Oerlikon’s competitors, Michael Suess ranks just above AMETEK’s CEO David Zapico. With Michael’s leadership, Oerlikon employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Outlook. Michael was rated slightly below average for eNPS.
Oerlikon Leadership
The Oerlikon Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Michael Suess, Vice President of Operations Raymond Kime, and Vice President Information Technology Ram Angara
Michael Suess CEO / President
Prof. Dr. Michael Suess was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors (BoD) at the 2015 Annual General Meeting of... read more
Raymond Kime Vice President of Operations
Raymond Kime serves as the Vice President of Operations of Oerlikon. Raymond started at Oerlikon in Sep of 2016. Raymond... read more
Ram Angara Vice President Information Technology
Ram Angara serves as the Vice President Information Technology of Oerlikon. Ram started at Oerlikon in Apr of 2017. Ram... read more
Michael Tobin President, Oerlikon Metco US Inc.
Michael Tobin serves as the President, Oerlikon Metco US Inc. of Oerlikon. Michael started at Oerlikon in August of... read more
Claus Clausen Vice President Service
Claus Clausen serves as the Vice President Service of Oerlikon.
Bill Marsh VP Global Customer Support
Bill Marsh serves as the VP Global Customer Support of Oerlikon.
Jose Martinez Global Head, Materials Operations - BL Materials
Jose Martinez serves as the Global Head, Materials Operations - BL Materials of Oerlikon.
Montia Nestler VP, Global Head Applications & Product Management
Montia Nestler serves as the VP, Global Head Applications & Product Management of Oerlikon.
Shain Singer Chief Financial Officer/ Controller
Shain Singer serves as the Chief Financial Officer/ Controller of Oerlikon.
Oerlikon Salaries
How much does Oerlikon pay?
How much do people at Oerlikon get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Oerlikon is $129,787, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,387, or $63 per hour.
At Oerlikon, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,538 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,540 annually. Average Oerlikon salaries by department include: HR at $126,182, Admin at $62,823, Legal at $159,179, and Customer Support at $70,412. Half of Oerlikon salaries are above $131,387.
13 employees at Oerlikon rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies (based on 41 ratings) while 12 employees at Oerlikon rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies (based on 14 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Oerlikon employees include job titles like HR Specialist. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Oerlikon employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$129,787*
Average Compensation
$131,387*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Oerlikon Salaries by City
Oerlikon Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Oerlikon
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Oerlikon across various culture dimensions.
At Oerlikon, we believe building and sustaining an inclusive culture will support sustainable innovations to meet the needs of our customers and employees. We strive to create a more attractive workplace for diverse groups, regardless of background, language, beliefs, or gender.,,Diversity at Oerlikon signifies the integration and appreciation of a wide range of experiences and perspectives, emanating from varied attributes such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.,,This fosters an innovative and inclusive environment where the uniqueness of every individual is celebrated and respected. Alongside, we are committed to equality, which ensures fair treatment, access, and opportunity for all. Additionally, our goal is to create an environment of inclusion where everyone is respected and valued.,,These three principles - diversity, equality, and inclusion - are vital values that we continually strive to cultivate and embody at Oerlikon.
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Oerlikon Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Oerlikon PTO
Oerlikon's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Oerlikon's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Oerlikon Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Oerlikon applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Oerlikon
What is Oerlikon address?
Oerlikon location is at 120 Churerstrasse
Who is the CEO of Oerlikon?
Oerlikon CEO is Michael Suess, their score by employees is 69
What is Oerlikon eNPS?
The eNPS for Oerlikon is -27
What is Oerlikon revenue?
Oerlikon revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Oerlikon?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 164k
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