Analog Devices

It is only good for like 2 to 3 years max if you are an intern and wanting to get your feet wet before moving on.

ADI has become a horrible non-technical company, They have become nothing but a dog and pony show. They take over companies like Linear Technology and now Maxim then blow it due to the HR department not understanding the internal politics and dynamics of the different groups when they come in and take over.

As a result the wrong people often become managers then people from the opposing sides start leaving because they know what will happen or they get laid off. The problem originates from ADI's company headquarters in Massachusetts and the head HR guy there doesn't have a clue. Many of us here in Santa Clara originally from LTC in Milpitas are currently looking for employment elsewhere due to the environment.

I've been on job interviews recently and when you tell them you work for ADI they roll their eyes because most people in the industry who have worked for or had dealings with ADI already know. It's common knowledge and it's getting worse. No one with any real technical knowledge stays with ADI more than 2 to 3 years max as a result.

The quality and reliability of LTC's power devices for example has already deteriorated significantly to where I've had customers ask me what is going on because they are starting to have real problems. I cannot wait to find other employment and get out of here.