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Oerlikon employees are -20% more likely to recommend Oerlikon as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 55% | Detractors |
Working at Oerlikon is rated average by 32 employees, across various culture dimensions. Oerlikon employees are most satisfied about Environment, Outlook, and Retention 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 is rated B
Last updated months ago
Oerlikon ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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% |
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
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 is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in machine and plant engineering.
Oerlikon strives to be your most reliable business partner, worldwide. We increase value through high-quality innovative industrial solutions, continuously. We engage highly qualified professionals. Our commitment is your success
| Headquarter | Churerstrasse 120 8808 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Website | www.oerlikon.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1906 |
| Tel | 41583609696 |
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.

32 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 months ago.
Overall, the 32 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. 32 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.

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 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.
Roland’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Roland in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Roland Fischer’s employees rank Oerlikon in the Top 15% for Environment, in the Top 20% for Outlook, and in the Top 30% for Retention. Fischer is generally unpopular with Oerlikon employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, employees in the Operations department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Oerlikon Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Roland Fischer, Vice President of Operations Raymond Kime, and Vice President Information Technology Ram Angara
Roland Fischer CEO / President
Roland Fischer serves as the CEO / President of Oerlikon.
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.
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: Admin at $62,823, Legal at $159,179, Product at $162,241, and Engineering at $141,326. 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 |
* 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 Oerlikon across various culture dimensions.
Oerlikon's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Oerlikon's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Oerlikon applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Oerlikon address?
Oerlikon location is at Churerstrasse 120
Who is the CEO of Oerlikon?
Oerlikon CEO is Roland Fischer, their score by employees is 67
What is Oerlikon eNPS?
The eNPS for Oerlikon is -20
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Oerlikon?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 155k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Oerlikon?
The average salaries for Marketing in Oerlikon is 110k