Structured and Innovative, but not employee-minded. - Anonymous employee Keyence Employee Review

4.0
Jul 26, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1. Strong Organizational Structure (interdependence among groups) 2. Lateral flexibility 3. Promote from within 4. High sales growth % 5. Very secure. No layoffs during recession, COVID

Cons

1. Slow to adapt, if at all 2. Lack of clarity on top-level communications 3. In Keyence America, strong dependence on parent company (Japan) to drive real change 4. Convoluted incentive structure overall 5. Strategic placing of offices in lower cost-of-living locations bordering major cities, in order to justify paying lower base salaries

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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.

4.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Great training program to get you ready for the field

Cons

Nationwide metric expectations each month

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