Cognex reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(474 total reviews)
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Matt Moschner

65% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Cognex has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 474 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cognex employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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474 reviews
2.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Exposure to a competitive and fast-paced industry. Good opportunity to develop commercial skills and manage sales cycles. A lot of good colleagues.

Cons

Few colleagues don’t know about their craziness. Significant organizational issues that directly and strongly impact day to day work in a negative way. Many internal processes are unclear or inefficient, leading to confusion, wasted time and commission. There is a noticeable, as the eighth wonder of the world, huge lack of accountability across all management levels, with matters often left unresolved. Favoritism can be perceived in many situations every day’s, affecting team dynamics and motivation. Some products are released before being fully mature or competitive, making it difficult to position them effectively with clients. Gaps in the portfolio also make it more harder to compete against our Key-friend. Travel and sales pressure on your personal time, don’t expect to enjoy your holidays or week-end. Top management: bursting with creativity ! Too bad, it’s all aimed at exploiting you. Salary increases frozen or pushed to April to save pennies if you leave early. Promotions ? Just more work for a pathetic raise. You actually make less per hour. Lucky you !

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