Employee Reviews (5 reviews)

• Senior Hardware Designer @ Authentix in Addison, TX

  "This specialty carries its own set of stresses, but can be very rewarding monetarily as well as in pride of accomplishment. Engineering pays well. The typical work environment is clean and well lighted. Many engineers work in cubicle arrangements, the typical arrangement for engineers of all kinds. Engineering can be very stressful, especially when tight deadlines are involved, which is often. Engineers also meet with demanding users and must be able to communicate reasonably and personably with these difficult customers. Most engineers work 40-hour work weeks, typically from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional project demands may require overtime and weekend work. Since most engineers are salaried, it is a con that there is typically no extra pay for the extra work. On the other side of this coin, many companies offer compensatory time off when the project is done. Engineers must stay on the cutting edge of technology in order to keep their skills relevant and up to date. This is both a pro and a con. It is a con in that it sometimes requires time off the clock to stay current, and a pro in that most companies pay for formal training oriented toward new technology and skills."

• Senior Hardware Designer @ Research In Motion in Waterloo, ON

  "I enjoyed the responsibility of brining new consumer product to the market every year."