Mediocre at Best - Technical Marketing Engineer Keyence Employee Review

2.0
Mar 23, 2025
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Pros

Relatively good pay out of school some products are cool.

Cons

Essentially all the negatives of typical Japanese work culture. Expect everyone to work as hard as a salesman and bonus was significantly and consistently below the expected payout regardless of performance. Perfection is the expectation- mistakes are weighted very negatively against you compared with the positive weight of things done well. No real upward mobility- only reserved for sales. Only internal hires/college graduates so employees don't question treatment.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Great company, good career progression, no outside hiring besides entry roles

Cons

Car travel heavy, they want you to be open for relocations accross the country

3.0
May 14, 2026
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Pros

Fast paced work environment. CRM is the best I have ever had access to. Data tracking and sales insight is top notch. The regional director for TSS in Michigan/Indiana is great to work under. Leads are easily available, the product is great and it’s easy to get in the door places.

Cons

Metrics are more focused on quantity over quality. Frequently working 50+ hour weeks. Too many reps per territory and it can create a negative perception. Bonus structure vs straight commission is frusterating. Clear advancement structure however being ranked against peers with different sales targets in frusterating. Feels like a turn and burn type of mentality towards sales reps.

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