Mixed Feelings - Supervisor MTS Systems Employee Review

3.0
May 15, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

*Really smart engineers solving tough problems for customers. *Current Sr. Management for Test&Simulation is ok--few bloated egos or power trips but need to overcome last 10 years of bad management, fear, intimidation. *Summer hours and a generally good work location. Finally upgrading facilities. *No boredom.

Cons

*Way too many layoffs over the past few years have cut to the bone. A wave of retirements is coming and there isn't any planning for training or hiring their replacements. With that, constant fear of layoffs. *Work loads on all employees are extremely high. Everyone here for more than a couple years is burnt out. Not sustainable. *Lack of a common vision or execution. Feels like 'just make it through the day'. *Organizational goals are silo'ed. Functional group goals are at odds with one another. *Little room to advance. Late promotions, small promotions. Minimal career development.

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5.0
Oct 9, 2025
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Pros

Great people, great management, excellent benefits and great opportunities for self improvement

Cons

Shifting internal structure can make things a bit complicated

3.0
Aug 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company is owned by ITW and some things have been an improvement that came with their ownership. MTS has been a great company to work for and has had good management that was in many places promoted from within. Historically compensation was fair and at times well above average.

Cons

Sales professionals compensation has always been based on Salary being 50 percent and commission plans being 50 percent. However the new ITW compensation plan for the sales team in 2025 was implemented to minimize the amount of money that could be earned via commission during the fiscal year and designed to punish sales persons who did not make at least 100 percent of their goals by making them pay back commission paid out during the year. This is an unacceptable plan and borderline unethical. If you are seeking a sales job, my advice is look elsewhere.

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