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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMTS Systems employees are -68% more likely to recommend MTS Systems as a great place to work
| 8% | Promoters |
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| 16% | Passives |
| 76% | Detractors |
Working at MTS Systems is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. MTS Systems employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that eNPS and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting MTS Systems’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at MTS Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at MTS Systems is rated D
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MTS Systems ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 22 MTS Systems employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping MTS Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 85% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 15% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The positive view of the concerning managers
What did you like most about the interview process?It was not too bad
What do you like best about the leadership team?Quick decisions and workout at the plant
What does the leadership team need to get better at?This company seemed short staffed with lots of turnover
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to listen to the employees.
MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors.
You will find the MTS mission ""to be the innovation leader in creating Test and Measurement solutions to enable our customers’ success” embodied across our company. Whether we are building confidence through real life simulation or by ensuring our customers' industrial machines are in precisely the right place at the right time, you will find MTS people around the world committed to our customers. We invite you to take a closer look at who we are.
For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, MTS had 3,500 employees and a revenue of $788 million. Our core values are integrity, innovation and passion, customer commitment, respect, accountability, and investing in our future.
| Headquarter | Eden Prairie, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mts.com |
| Founding Date | 1963 |
| Tel | 9529374515 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | MTSC |
MTS Systems competitors include Moog, Instron, MSA - The Safety Company, and ITW. MTS Systems ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how MTS Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

30 employees at MTS Systems have reviewed MTS Systems 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 30 MTS Systems employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at MTS Systems are generally satisfied with their total compensation at MTS Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at MTS Systems are generally satisfied with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at MTS Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at MTS Systems believe the environment at MTS Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at MTS Systems is moderate. About 46% of the employees at MTS Systems work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at MTS Systems are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining MTS Systems is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. MTS Systems 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.
At this moment no MTS Systems employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand MTS Systems' KPIs and OKRs.
Jeffrey’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jeffrey in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Jeffrey Graves’s employees rank MTS Systems in the Top 40% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Happiness, and in the Top 50% for Team. Graves is generally unpopular with MTS Systems employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The MTS Systems Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jeffrey Graves, Chief Information Officer & Senior VP Mark Losee, and President of MTS Sensors David Hore
Jeffrey Graves CEO / President
Jeffrey Graves serves as the CEO / President of MTS Systems.
Mark Losee Chief Information Officer & Senior VP
Mr. Mark D. Losee has been Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at MTS Systems Corporation since... read more
David Hore President of MTS Sensors
Mr. David T. Hore has been President of Sensors at MTS Systems Corporation since July 2016. Mr. Hore joined MTS through... read more
Brian T. Ross Senior VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Brian T. Ross has been the Chief Financial Officer, principal accounting officer and Senior Vice President MTS... read more
David W. Saylor President of MTS Test China
Mr. David W. Saylor has been the President of MTS Test China at MTS Systems Corporation since August 2017. Mr. Saylor... read more
William C. Becker President of Materials Test Systems
Mr. William C. Becker, also known as Bill, has been President of Materials Test Systems at MTS Systems Corporation since... read more
Phyllis B. Nordstrom Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Senior VP
Ms. Phyllis B. Nordstrom has been Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President at MTS Systems Corporation... read more
Steven B. Harrison President of Vehicles & Structures Test Systems
Colonel Steven B. Harrison, also known as Steve, has been President of Vehicles and Structures Test Systems at MTS... read more
How much do people at MTS Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at MTS Systems is $124,327, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,457, or $57 per hour.
At MTS Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,943 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,263 annually. Average MTS Systems salaries by department include: HR at $109,876, Engineering at $143,367, Customer Support at $79,475, and Legal at $163,942. Half of MTS Systems salaries are above $119,457.
12 employees at MTS Systems rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings) while 12 employees at MTS Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Salaries contributed from MTS Systems employees include job titles like Engineering Manager and Technical Writer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from MTS Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $242k | $242k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at MTS Systems score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing MTS Systems in the Top 20% 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 MTS Systems across various culture dimensions.
MTS Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. MTS Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, MTS Systems applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Design | 20% | |
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Marketing | 20% |
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Who is the CEO of MTS Systems?
MTS Systems CEO is Jeffrey Graves, their score by employees is 53
What is MTS Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for MTS Systems is -68
What is MTS Systems revenue?
MTS Systems revenue is $788M
What is the salary for Paralegal in MTS Systems?
Paralegal average salary in the US is 66k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in MTS Systems?
The average salaries for Customer Support in MTS Systems is 79k