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Topcon Positioning Systems

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"it's who you know, not what you know!" - Anonymous employee Topcon Positioning Systems Employee Review

1.0
8 Oct 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Location is the only benefit of working for this company. The 10 minute commute is wonderful compared to traveling 1 he to my former employer.

Cons

If you don't care about improving process, business practices and executive management then Topcon is for you. The CEO is a former sales person and NOT a business leader. In typical salesman like tendencies there are a lot of empty promises and no follow through. He knows that he needs to make changes, one would hope, and LET GO of the dead weight executives from directors not fit to lead who spend more time playing political games vs driving actions based upon the direction of a solid business strategy he plays right into the good ole boy system. No one is on the same page. There is a serious lack of direction and unity. Be a leader Mr CEO I am glad I left after 5 plus yrs there. I now work for the greatest company on earth.

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5.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong opportunity to help shape and grow the Reality Capture business within Topcon Positioning Systems. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including SLAM, mobile mapping, digital twins, machine control, and survey solutions. Ability to work directly with dealers, strategic accounts, construction firms, and technology partners across multiple industries. High visibility role with opportunities to collaborate across sales, marketing, product management, and executive leadership. Growing market demand for digital reality and integrated construction workflows creates strong long-term potential. Opportunity to influence go-to-market strategy and help build scalable processes from the ground up. Diverse and engaging work environment with a mix of field engagement, strategic planning, relationship development, and technology demonstrations. Potential for career growth into senior sales leadership or executive roles as the business expands. Collaborative relationships with dealers and customers who are actively investing in innovation and productivity improvements.

Cons

Building consistency across a large dealer network can be challenging and requires significant coordination and follow-through. Emerging technology adoption can involve longer sales cycles and customer education efforts. Balancing direct strategic account engagement while supporting channel partners may create competing priorities. Requires strong self-motivation and organizational skills due to the broad scope of responsibilities. Rapidly evolving technology landscape means continuous learning is necessary to stay competitive. Visibility and leadership opportunities often come with increased pressure to deliver measurable results quickly. Travel requirements may be substantial depending on territory coverage, dealer engagement, and customer support needs. Cross-functional alignment between sales, marketing, and operational teams can sometimes take time in large organizations. Scaling new business initiatives may require navigating changing priorities and internal processes.

5.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Organized company goals & direction - Straightforward onboarding process - Numerous training opportunities and resources to learn the company & Products - Fellow employees, regardless of title or level, are willing to help answer any questions or advice

Cons

- Numerous internal systems and platforms that seem to not communicate with each other & makes finding information in onboarding phase difficult

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