Q&A With Siemens Employees
Even the best strategy can’t succeed unless it’s supported by a strong culture. That’s why we at Siemens live and foster an Ownership Culture – a culture that encourages every individual in our Company to give his or her best in his or her position in order to help build Siemens’ long-term success.
How employees describe working at Siemens
My salary is the best part.
Posted 8 days ago
Health benefits and the whole package
iTS FAIR AND THE CHECK DONT BOUNCE
Review from Operations Dept
The money and overtime is good
Siemens has built light rail vehicles for my birthplace, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
What it's like to work at Siemens
- Siemens employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Siemens report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Siemens have 2 meetings
- 83% of Siemens employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Siemens employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 64% of Siemens employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Siemens employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 78% of Siemens employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Siemens Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 50
How do you feel about going to work at Siemens everyday?
I used to love it. Now I am struggling knowing how unethical people are.
What kind of people succeed at Siemens?
People that have been given every single account
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Siemens?
If there are positions other than sales available, and you are qualified... apply for those. You won’t y ever make what they say up front
What's the pay like for Sales roles at Siemens?
Terrible unless you have been handed every good account.
What's the Sales team like at Siemens?
Right now, now all I like is the variety.
How's the leadership on the Sales team at Siemens?
Tons of support from or VP, and National Accounts Managers. Locally, not so much
How's the leadership on the Business Development team at Siemens?
Very Responsiveand helpful.
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Siemens? How many hours are you working?
Good projects are fine(40) Poorly proposed and managed projects are blamed on team VS sales and force turn over
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at Siemens?
Short term focus only, too many Germans that do not understand us market and do not listen or value input to improve business
What's the Engineering team like at Siemens?
Many older works, few young engineers as they leave because of no advancement
How does Siemens make decisions around promotions?
There seems to be a great deal of weight put on experience and desire/attitude.
What interview questions does Siemens ask?
Questions pertinent to the job. Company values, IDP, and goals.
What's the interview process like at Siemens?
It depends on the level of the position, managers style, and the skills and requirements. It is sometimes a long process.
What's the company culture like at Siemens?
bureaucratic
How are the benefits at Siemens for employees in Sales?
Siemens' Sales team rates their overall benefits a C+ and most of them think the perks are Terrible. 71% of Siemens employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get 15-20 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
How are the benefits at Siemens for employees in Engineering?
Siemens' Engineering team rates their overall benefits an A- and most of them think the perks are Good. 76% of Siemens employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get 15-20 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Siemens?
63% of the same employees also feel like Siemens is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Siemens.
How are the managers in the Sales department at Siemens?
Siemens' Sales team rates their manager a C or 66/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The sales team (67%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the Engineering department at Siemens?
Siemens' Engineering team rates their manager an A+ or 81/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The engineering team (83%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Siemens?
Siemens employees rates their pay and overall compensation a B or 70/100. 61% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 86% of employees get raises every year.






