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Cognex Company Culture
Cognex Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Cognex's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
C-Compensation
C-Office Culture
C-Happiness
DOutlook
DCognex CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Robert Willett
45 /100
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Diversity at Cognex
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at Cognex have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cognex
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Recommend to a Friend?
-58
Cognex employees are -58% more likely to recommend Cognex as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 72% | Detractors |
Working at Cognex
Working at Cognex is rated below average by 50 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cognex employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Cognex’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Cognex was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cognex
F
Overall Company Culture at Cognex is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
Cognex ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cognex Employee Reviews
Out of 45 Cognex employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cognex improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
Positive Reviews From Cognex Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Team work is key to the org
- What are some of the best things about your team?Play hard abd move fast
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Communication is key to them
Constructive Feedback From Cognex Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Be a human and show compassion and empathy
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything. They don’t value their own people. They are best at micro managing. I hate the senior leadership especially in logistics. I feel the work culture is very toxic. They don’t have Human Resource, they call it Employee Services because they know there is no humanity for their own employ
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?They don’t have a culture tbh. They treat humans like machines. They don’t have emotions. Worst culture with no humanity. They say they are diverse but there is no divers
Cognex Company Information
Cognex Company Overview
Cognex Corporation provides vision systems, vision software, vision sensors and surface inspection systems.
Cognex Mission, Vision & Values
Cognex Mission Statement
The world’s leading provider of vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial barcode readers used in manufacturing automation.
Cognex Vision Statement
Cognex vision helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors, lower manufacturing costs, and exceed consumer expectations for high quality products at an affordable price.Typical applications for machine vision include detecting defects, monitoring production lines, guiding assembly robots, and tracking, sorting and identifying parts.
Cognex Values
- Excellence
- Perseverance
- Creativity
| Headquarter | One Vision Drive Natick, MA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cognex.com |
| Founding Date | 1981 |
| Tel | 5086503329 |
| Company Status | Public |
Cognex Competitors
Cognex competitors include Rockwell Automation, AGCO Corporation, and Datalogic. Cognex ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cognex compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Cognex Employees
50 employees at Cognex have reviewed Cognex across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 50 Cognex employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cognex are not very pleased with their total compensation at Cognex, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cognex are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 50 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Cognex are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cognex believe the environment at Cognex is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cognex is extremely fast. About 24% of the employees at Cognex work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cognex are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Cognex - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cognex is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Cognex employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Cognex KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Cognex's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Cognex employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Cognex CEO & Leadership
Cognex CEO - Robert Willett
45 /100
Robert’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Robert in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Robert Willett’s employees rank Cognex in the Bottom 35% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 30% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 30% for Office Culture. Willett is generally unpopular with Cognex employees, but ranks especially low with Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees in the Sales department. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cognex’s competitors, Robert Willett ranks below both AGCO Corporation CEO Martin Richenhagen and Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret.
Cognex Leadership
The Cognex Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Robert Willett, Vice President Patricia Bautz, and Vice President of Sales - Americas Justin Brown
Robert Willett CEO / President
Robert Willett serves as the CEO / President of Cognex.
Patricia Bautz Vice President
Patricia Bautz serves as the Vice President of Cognex.
Justin Brown Vice President of Sales - Americas
Justin Brown serves as the Vice President of Sales - Americas of Cognex Corporation. Justin started at Cognex... read more
Eric Ceyrolle EVP, Worldwide Sales & Marketing
Eric Ceyrolle serves as the EVP, Worldwide Sales & Marketing of Cognex.
John Curran Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
John Curran serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Cognex Corporation. John started at Cognex... read more
Sheila DiPalma VP Corporate Employee Services, Treasurer
Sheila DiPalma serves as the VP Corporate Employee Services, Treasurer of Cognex.
Carl Gerst Vice President & Business Unit Manager
Carl Gerst serves as the Vice President & Business Unit Manager of Cognex.
Hua Hua COO
Hua Hua serves as the COO of Cognex.
Didier Lacroix Sr VP ww Sales & Marketing
Didier Lacroix serves as the Sr VP ww Sales & Marketing of Cognex.
Cognex Salaries
How much does Cognex pay?
How much do people at Cognex get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cognex is $104,508, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $96,396, or $46 per hour.
At Cognex, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,245 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,865 annually. Average Cognex salaries by department include: Operations at $70,265, HR at $152,337, IT at $104,591, and Legal at $133,152. Half of Cognex salaries are above $96,396.
26 employees at Cognex rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 80 ratings) while 26 employees at Cognex rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cognex employees include job titles like Senior Developer and QA. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Cognex employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $78k | $78k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $95k | $95k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $156k | $156k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
$104,508*
Average Compensation
$96,396*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Cognex Salaries by City
Cognex Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Cognex
Diverse employees at Cognex score the company 36/100 across various culture categories, placing Cognex in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cognex across various culture dimensions.
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Cognex Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Cognex PTO
Cognex's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Cognex's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cognex
What is Cognex address?
Cognex location is at One Vision Drive
Who is the CEO of Cognex?
Cognex CEO is Robert Willett, their score by employees is 45
What is Cognex eNPS?
The eNPS for Cognex is -58
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Cognex?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 144k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Cognex?
The average salaries for Finance in Cognex is 77k
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