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
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

4.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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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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