MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(398 total reviews)
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John T.C. Lee

89% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

MKS Instruments has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 398 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MKS Instruments employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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398 reviews
1.0
Oct 8, 2025

Overall Low pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It has a flexible schedule for most

Cons

They do not support their coworkers with good compensation.

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the flexible schedule helpful. We understand that compensation is a key concern, and we regularly assess our pay and benefits to ensure they are aligned with current market standards. We appreciate your time at MKS and wish you success in your future endeavors. If you’d like to share more, please reach out to us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.
3.0
Sep 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

company is a reliable sanctuary, offering a secure environment where employees can confidently plan for a long-term career, ideal for those prioritizing job security through retirement.

Cons

Company focus on stability means it rarely provides the opportunities needed to elevate one’s standard of living, leaving ambitious employees yearning for more dynamic growth. The financial incentives are akin to staying in the shade—comfortable but insufficient for those seeking to climb to new heights of prosperity.

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review and for your continued contributions over the past five years in Singapore. We’re glad to hear that you value the stability and long-term career opportunities at MKS. Developing and engaging our people is core to how we win as a team. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding financial growth and ambition. We continually evaluate our comprehensive benefits package to ensure we are appropriately aligned to the current market. We recognize that career development and compensation are key factors in employee satisfaction, and we remain committed to supporting both through ongoing investment in professional growth and internal mobility. If you have specific suggestions or ideas you’d like to share, we welcome your input through our internal Digital Dialogue program or directly at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.
2.0
Sep 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent pay and good benefits. some teams seemed to have very good work life balance.

Cons

Prepare to be heavily micro-managed. Some managers are breathing down your neck constantly. Completely stuck in the past managing people like its 1995. You are expected to just run around asking senior engineers questions to learn anything.

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for your feedback and for your contributions over three years in Rochester. We’re glad you found value in the compensation, benefits, and work-life balance within some teams. At MKS, we believe in ownership — at every level. That means empowering individuals, fostering trust, and holding ourselves accountable for how we lead and support others. We continue to invest in leadership development to ensure our management practices reflect the kind of environment where people can thrive and grow. If you’d like to share additional insights, we welcome your input at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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