Zaber is built by and for our employees. We strive to hire great people and foster a great culture. We give ourselves the freedom to solve problems and create products that empower our customers to make a positive contribution to the world.
Our mission is to create the most flexible, affordable, and irresistibly useful automation technologies that push the boundaries of what machines can do for people. Our devices are used in many different applications and markets, such as photonics and optics, life sciences, microscopy, and industrial automation.
Our employees typically appreciate our steady and stable growth, our open, friendly, and high-achieving work environment, and our progressive and enthusiastic colleagues whose hobbies and interests are reflected in the work we do.
Explore our Benefits:
Community and Culture
Our work community is important to us and our employees have told us that some of the unique aspects of our culture are a benefit for them. We give employees full access to our R&D and manufacturing facilities, including a high-tech machine shop, wood shop, laser cutter, 3D printers, plus many other tools. If you don’t know how to use a machine or tool, then we often have people who are willing to show you how to use them! Our many employee-led clubs allow people to connect with colleagues who share similar interests, but who may work in other departments. For many people, the bonds they’ve created in these clubs have benefited both their work relationships and their social lives. ZX Day is Zaber's once-a-year hackathon-style event for employees across the company to put together a team and work on whatever ideas they may have and present the results to the whole company
Work-Life Balance
We want to give you as much flexibility as possible, while still ensuring your team and the rest of the company isn't negatively impacted. Within the scope of the role, employees can collaborate with their managers to determine their core hours and plan their schedules accordingly. This approach allows individuals to balance responsibilities such as the school run, after-work activities, or avoiding rush hour with their work commitments. In certain cases, employees can choose to work from home occasionally, provided their role and team can accommodate it. This flexibility enables easier scheduling of non-work appointments, reduces commuting time, and allows for more free hours to enjoy in the day
Compensation
Compensation not only ensures an employee’s livelihood and ability to make financial choices, but it also provides people with a sense of worth and pride. At Zaber we are committed to providing fair and sustainable wages, reflecting market data rather than being anchored by negotiating skills. We compensate employees based on hourly rates, allowing you to have some flexibility in deciding your working hours. By accurately logging the hours worked, we ensure you receive fair remuneration for your efforts. We approach vacations in a unique way too
Well-Being
At Zaber, we try to prevent health issues before they arise. That's why we offer yearly healthcare services such as onsite vaccine clinics, hearing tests, and ergonomist visits. We provide a personal health spending account to support your medical, dental, and paramedical expenses with coverage beginning the day you start at Zaber. It's important to note that this is not insurance, so you won't encounter deductibles or limits in spending across different categories. This gives you the freedom to prioritize and invest in what matters most for you and your family's well-being
Hiring Philosophies:
Show Don't Tell
We believe that the best way to showcase our work culture to potential hires is by demonstrating it during the recruitment process. We are committed to providing an open and transparent experience that will help you make an informed decision about whether Zaber is the right fit for you. Prompt communication is at the forefront of our recruitment process. We aim to respond to your initial application, interview, or any queries within two working days. This not only keeps the hiring process moving forward but also makes it more enjoyable for all people involved
Better Than Ourselves
At Zaber, we want to foster continuous improvement and optimize the performance of our current and future employees. We do this by trying to hire people who surpass our own capabilities in at least one area. We believe this practice promotes growth and development within our teams. The concept of being better than ourselves is broad in its application. It could manifest as possessing extensive expertise in a particular role, either through deep knowledge in a specific domain or a broader understanding of an entire subject matter
Hire For Life
At Zaber, we believe in treating our employees as though they will be with us for their working life, even if they don't plan to stay with us forever. Our Hire for life philosophy is based on the idea that investing in our employees' well-being and professional development benefits both the individual and the company. To this end, we offer a range of benefits and opportunities that support our employees' physical and emotional health, financial security, and career aspirations. These include healthcare provisions, paid personal time off and generous vacation time, fair wages, bonuses, stock options, and support for career development. But our commitment to our employees goes beyond these tangible benefits
Questions? Email Adam at ahurrell@zaber.com.