Location: Wilmington, MA
Bedford, MA
Number of Respondents: 5
The students of Analog Devices worked at two locations, one in Wilmington and the other in Bedford. All of the students lived in MIT dormitories and fraternities, which they found to be very convenient. They therefore had no trouble finding housing, although the company did not provide any help or subsidy. A car or carpool was absolutely necessary for getting to work, and the commute required up to 60 minutes. Unfortunately, the company would not rent cars to the students, though the student at Bedford had his gas subsidized.
At the company, there were few other students, very little social interaction (lunch at best), and no company sponsored social activities. Dress code was very casual, most students worked in cubicles, and two had shared working spaces. The working hours were moderately flexible and the environment fairly laid back. Students were treated with respect by their very competent co-workers, and had the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment.
All the students worked in product development in groups ranging in size from 8 to 50 people. On average, the students did not have that much flexibility in defining their proejcts, and though three students received an assignment upon arriving, two had to wait several weeks. Most of the projects involved programming, but one student did lab work. The students were moderately satisfied with their work. None felt overqualified, and they felt that their projects were moderately significant to the group. Although it was not especially difficult to switch groups in different years, the students were not really encouraged to do so.
Analog Devices offers neither health nor dental benefits, and does not pay moving expenses since students live at MIT. The company does pay for fifth year first term tuition, however. First-year salaries were average, but second-year salaries were not much higher and were therefore below average.
Student feelings for the company and their groups were above-average. Most would choose the company again, given the choice, but only two would want to work there after graduation.
"It's a nice atmosphere to work in."Statistics:
"I don't really get to talk to other people much."
"Quite professional yet laid back, it's very good."
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