Working at Kulicke & Soffa in Fort Washington, PA: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Fort Washington, PA Area

"This is a multinational company with headquarters moved to Singapore in 2008. There are two branch offices in the US. They are in PA and CA. The two branch offices are mainly engineering R&D and application teams. Majority of the positions are in Singapore. The company had a number of acquisitions before but over 90% were failed. They either shut down the acquired company or lay off the majority of the acquired personnel. The company manages high volume products very good but does not do well in niche markets such that most of the acquired companies were shut down and failed even though they were very successful before the acquisition."

"It is possible to have a good time working here, but stress is the atmosphere."

What do you like about working at Kulicke & Soffa?

"There are many smart and interesting people to work alongside. The product is also interesting."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be engaged. Be very smart."

What don't you like about working at Kulicke & Soffa?

"The jobs are stressful. Goals aren't always realistic and there's a constant wave of either hiring or firing going on. The company lacks equilibrium."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stabilize the atmosphere at the company. Massive firings have become so common people don't even notice when half of their department is gone."

What do you like about working at Kulicke & Soffa?

"Meeting and working with Customer's all over the world."

What don't you like about working at Kulicke & Soffa?

"How they outsource the workload and reduce the US workforce."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Bring back some of the workload and create new positions in the US."