Is MKS Instruments a good company to work for as a Engineer?

Engineer professionals working at MKS Instruments have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 15 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of MKS Instruments employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Engineer Jobs at MKS Instruments now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Engineer interview questions at MKS Instruments .

Does MKS Instruments pay Engineer employees well?

Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at MKS Instruments with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 15 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Engineer salaries at MKS Instruments.

How happy are Engineer professionals working at MKS Instruments?

88% of Engineer employees at MKS Instruments would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 184% in the past 12 months. Engineer professionals have also rated MKS Instruments with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MKS Instruments?

Engineer (15) , Manager (10) , Intern (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Human Resources (5) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Program Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Project Manager (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Test Engineer (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Director (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

What are the pros of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Good people always in the functions" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits and culture." ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and very poor security" ((in 17 reviews)); "Employees are completely ignored when ask Upper Management for help" ((in 9 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "Promoted people from within to fill management positions with no training or experience." ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication difficult in fast pace environment" ((in 6 reviews))

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MKS Instruments Engineer reviews

4.2

88% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

100% approve of CEO

7% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

Engineer employees have rated MKS Instruments with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. MKS Instruments is rated 21% above average by Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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5.0

Dec 3, 2024

5 stars

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Pros

the people are friendly and helpful in engineering

Cons

annual salary review increase amount

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for sharing your review and for your time with MKS Instruments. We’re delighted to hear that you had a positive experience working with our engineering team and appreciated the collaborative environment. We understand that compensation is a key element to satisfaction. At MKS we strive for a competitive pay and benefit package, and we continually evaluate our comprehensive benefits package to ensure we are appropriately aligned to the current market. We wish you the best in your future endeavors, and thank you again for your contributions.

1.0

Apr 2, 2024

Pay cut

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are amazing people. Interesting work.

Cons

Pay is very uncompetitive. Management is demanding, people work close to 9-10hrs per day. Company is not transparent about pay and performance. Bonuses are very small, raises are less than inflation. Performance and long hours are not rewarded.

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you find the work meaningful and enjoy working with your colleagues—creating space for collaboration and technical engagement is something we prioritize, especially in environments where innovation and precision matter. We also acknowledge your concerns about compensation, workload, and transparency. We continually assess our compensation and benefits to ensure they are aligned with current market standards. We also recognize that clarity around performance expectations and recognition are essential to ensuring employees feel valued for their contributions. At MKS, we believe in constructive candor, mutual respect, and shared success. We win as a team. If there are specific examples or suggestions you’d be willing to share, we encourage you to do so through our internal Digital Dialogue program or by reaching us directly at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your insights help us understand where we need to do better.

1.0

Jul 19, 2023

Lack of Vision, awful culture

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small company so you get to wear a lot of hats.

Cons

80% of the company is just collecting a paycheck/ waiting for retirement without having done meaningful work in years. Complete snooze fest. 20% of the company is burnt out and not recognized. No opportunity for growth, don’t work here if you’re a serious engineer who wants to have a fulfilling and meaningful career.

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