Overworked, Underpaid & Brainwashed - Sales Engineer Keyence Employee Review

1.0
Sep 26, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

1) Develop a good work ethic which will be recognised when you leave, as being worked into the ground becomes the norm at Keyence. 2) Good learning on how not to conduct business.

Cons

1) Low salary compared to market average. 2) Brainwashing by management. 3) Meaningless promotions to keep employees excited. 4) Long hours. 5) Keyence customers are are not happy customers due to being constantly hounded for orders by stressed employees trying to reach target. 6) Shockingly the management are asking their 'senior' employees to write 'good' reviews on Glassdoor.

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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.

1.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid schedule after 90 days, 40 hour work weeks.

Cons

Extremely boring, extremely repetitive, low growth, low pay, no learning.

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