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      Sales Engineer Interview

      Nov 4, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Keyence in Apr 2014

      Interview

      The interview is a 5 step process. Step 1 is a technical assessment. This is full of pictures and simple questions to uncover if you think like an engineer - for example a picture of two items floating in water, one a little deeper than the other, and the question is "which item is more dense?". Step 2 is a personality assessment. This is designed to determine of you are cut out for sales (cold calling, rejection, competition, etc). It is in your best interest to be honest in answering these questions. Step 3 is an interview with an HR rep. Most seem to have 1-3 years experience. So far, you've proven that you are technical enough, and resilient enough. This portion seems to be designed to weed out those that are awkward on the phone, as you'll be on the phone quite a bit. Step 4 is an interactive webcam interview with a computer. You will be asked questions and then your responses will be recorded. This is a test of your ability to go with the flow and think in your feet. Questions are asked and then you get 30 seconds before the recording begins. This was by far the most uncomfortable portion of the interview, because you dont get any verbal or non-verbal feedback from an interviewer. Its just you and a cold, ruthless webcam. Step 5 is a final on site interview. You should behave like you are on a sales call. This will include a product demonstration (you'll get the product info ahead of time. Prepare prepare prepare), a role play (i.e. Sell me this pen, etc), and questions from both you and the interviewer. Throughout the demonstration and role play try to keep asking questions, look for buying signals, dont drop price too much, identify decision maker, try to pitch additional products, etc. most importantly - be relaxed. Take time to ask any question that you may have - this is your last time to interview keyence as well. One more thing - the final interview is also likely when you will find out what division and office location you are being considered for.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about a time that you overcame an obstacle to achieve something.
      1 Answer
      6

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      Sales Engineer Interview

      Apr 1, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Keyence

      Interview

      My interview process consisted of two rounds. Was flown out to Chicago to role play one of their products. Thirty minutes of behavioral was pretty typical. The thirty minutes of technical role play was on the more difficult side - thought it went well but wasn't given an offer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Sell me x item in your room.
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      Sales Engineer Interview

      Apr 10, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Hanoi
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Keyence (Hanoi) in Apr 2026

      Interview

      In the initial round, i have quick interview with the HR staff, and a 30 minutues IQ test (the test was moderate level i think) I think all people there all pass Round 1 tho

      Sales Engineer Interview

      May 29, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Hanoi
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Keyence (Hanoi) in Apr 2026

      Interview

      1st round. 5 minutes. Interviewed by one manager, face-to-face. Most questions are quite typical, such as your experience, your reasoning for the application, your general understanding of the role, and your strengths and weaknesses. There's one question, though, where you have to think on your feet, which can be tricky.

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      What are the characteristics a sales engineer should have?
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