wasted 3.5 years of my life.....People are only machine parts - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

1.0
Jul 2, 2018
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Pros

overtime pay of course a big plus expat colleagues are the best in the world

Cons

japanese culture (failing) to infiltrate through europe. Normally its the employee who influence the culture, but not at Keyence. Here you must be doing all in Japanese way. crazy rules: You cannot eat at your desk, but also cant eat in the kitchen unless its lunchtime The girls in HQ must switch off their personal phones during work day your team leader must micro-manager you because its the japanese approach. japanese mentaliteit that being late is not forgiven Top down management, you are worked like a machine part and then replaced cause you burn out. no work life balance when almost every other company offers flexibility and balance (shorter hours, work from home)

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Great training program, and good mix of roles. You wear a lot of hats at this job which prepares you well for your career. Business and technically focused, and a real product expert type of role.

Cons

Its a tough job and a lot of work and long hours. You need to deal with customers constantly through a lot of virtual support.

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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