

Diverse employees at Samtec have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Samtec have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Samtec employees are 26% more likely to recommend Samtec as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 26% | Detractors |
Working at Samtec is rated highly by 85 employees, across various culture dimensions. Samtec employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Professional Development, and Leadership categories, putting Samtec’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Elizabethtown, KY. See below in detail how working at Samtec was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Samtec is rated A
Last updated 11 days ago
Samtec ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 55 Samtec employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Samtec improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?it is comparable to other company's.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Pretty flexible. Given a lot of leeway to do my work without too much supervision.
What are some of the best things about your team?Reliable, honest, and hard working
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?be more helpful with one another
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership improvements and communication standards
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Things have seemed to become more about the "numbers" of the business. They don't actually care about the employees. A LOT of extreme micromanaging by certain supervisors. Would be nice if they seemed to actually care about us. High morale in the department will make employees want to work harder.
Samtec, Inc. is a $480,000,000 worldwide manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnects including High Speed, Micro, Edge Card,
we focus on creating superior capabilities and differentiation within niche products and markets, and we have six core values that have become our Mission Statement to assist us in achieving this goal.
| Headquarter | 520 Park East Blvd New Albany, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.samtec.com |
| Founding Date | 1976 |
| Tel | (800)726-8329 |
| Company Status | Private |
Samtec competitors include Molex, TE Connectivity, and Amphenol Corporation. Samtec ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Samtec compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

85 employees at Samtec have reviewed Samtec across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 11 days ago.
Overall, the 85 Samtec employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Samtec are pleased with their total compensation at Samtec, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Samtec are pleased with their team. 85 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Samtec are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Samtec believe the environment at Samtec is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Samtec is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at Samtec work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Samtec are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Samtec is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Samtec employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
Employees’ understanding of Samtec's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Samtec employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Elizabethtown, KY. Samtec’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees in the Operations department. However, employees with Entry Level experience, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Samtec’s competitors, John Shine ranks right above Amphenol Corporation CEO Richard Adam Norwitt. Under Shine’s leadership, Samtec employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Leadership. Environment and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Samtec could stand to see real improvement.
The Samtec Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO John Shine, Chief Technology Officer Steve Groothuis, and CTO / VP of Engineering Brian Vicich
John Shine CEO / President
John Shine serves as the CEO / President of Samtec.
Steve Groothuis Chief Technology Officer
Steve Groothuis serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Samtec.
Brian Vicich CTO / VP of Engineering
Brian Vicich serves as the CTO / VP of Engineering of Samtec.
Mike Hynes Sr. VP / WW Sales Director
Mike Hynes serves as the Sr. VP / WW Sales Director of Samtec.
Brian Fields Vice President - Quality and New Technology Integration
Brian Fields serves as the Vice President - Quality and New Technology Integration of Samtec.
Dave Brotheridge VP Chief Financial Officer
Dave Brotheridge serves as the VP Chief Financial Officer of Samtec.
Dean Hohl VP Operations
Dean Hohl serves as the VP Operations of Samtec.
Mark Bobo Corporate Director of Quality Assurance
Mark Bobo serves as the Corporate Director of Quality Assurance of Samtec.
Scott McMorrow CTO Signal Integrity Group
Scott McMorrow serves as the CTO Signal Integrity Group of Samtec.
How much do people at Samtec get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Samtec is $120,221, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,159, or $56 per hour.
At Samtec, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,896 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,836 annually. Average Samtec salaries by department include: HR at $111,325, Admin at $56,764, Marketing at $122,628, and Design at $116,068. Half of Samtec salaries are above $118,159.
33 employees at Samtec rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 99 ratings) while 32 employees at Samtec rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Samtec employees include job titles like Automation Engineer and Business Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Samtec employees.
Last updated 12 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $275k | $275k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Samtec score the company 90/100 across various culture categories, placing Samtec in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Samtec across various culture dimensions.
Samtec's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Samtec's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Samtec's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Samtec applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Samtec address?
Samtec location is at 520 Park East Blvd
Who is the CEO of Samtec?
Samtec CEO is John Shine, their score by employees is 86
What is Samtec eNPS?
The eNPS for Samtec is 26
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in Samtec?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 180k
What are the salaries in the Design in Samtec?
The average salaries for Design in Samtec is 116k