Heraeus reviews

4.0

91% would recommend to a friend

(218 total reviews)
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Frank Stietz

100% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Heraeus has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Heraeus employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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218 reviews
1.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work life balance. Hours are manageable and no micromanaging of time.

Cons

The site lacks consistent strategic direction. There is constant contradictory messaging, execution confusion, and erosion of trust. There is visible disparity between expectations placed on broader organization and standards applied within HR leadership.

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Heraeus Response
2mo
Critical feedback like this deserves our full attention. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience so openly. While we regret that your time with Heraeus did not meet expectations, we take your concerns very seriously, especially around leadership alignment, trust, and consistency, Feedback like yours is essential for driving meaningful reflection and improvement. We appreciate your recognition of the positive aspects you experienced, and at the same time acknowledge the importance of addressing the gaps you’ve highlighted. We wish you all the best for your future path. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team
4.0
Feb 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There was Great pay and consistent hours

Cons

Management showed a lot of bias and favoritism

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Heraeus Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for recommending Heraeus. We appreciate your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear that you valued the competitive pay and consistent hours during your time as a Quality Control Inspector in Concord. Providing fair compensation and stability is important to us, and it’s good to know that this was reflected in your experience. At the same time, we take your concern regarding perceived bias and favoritism in management very seriously. Research from Great Place to Work® shows that perceived fairness in leadership is one of the strongest drivers of employee trust and engagement. A fair, respectful, and transparent work environment is a clear expectation we set for all leaders. Decisions related to performance, development, and opportunities should always be based on objective criteria and aligned with our values. Thank you for your contribution during your time with us. We wish you continued success in your professional journey. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team
4.0
Nov 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

nice culture always learning challenge

Cons

work hard or not: same salary work as a talent engineer or as a normal engineer: same salary

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Heraeus Response
3mo
Thank you for being part of our research and devleopment engineering team and for contributing to our innovative strength. As highlighted in our Financial Report 2024, innovation and R and D remain key pillars of our long-term strategy: made possible by the expertise and commitment of our engineers. We value your input and your commitment. It’s great to hear that you value the culture, the continuous learning opportunities, and the challenging nature of your work. Especially in R&D, curiosity, development, and innovation are essential — and we’re glad that this is reflected in your experience in Houthalen-Helchteren. At the same time, we take your comments regarding compensation very seriously. Fair pay is an important topic. That said, perceptions of fairness matter — and when employees feel that effort or differentiation in contribution is not sufficiently recognized, this is something we need to understand better. We encourage open dialogue with your manager or HR to discuss development paths, performance expectations, and growth opportunities. Transparency around career progression and reward mechanisms is key to maintaining motivation and engagement. Best regards, Your Heraeus HR Team
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