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
4.0
Mar 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good products Excellent Market position Good pay and benefits

Cons

Industries served can be volatile/cyclical Job security

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the value of our products, our market position, and the comprehensive compensation and benefits we offer. We recognize that the industries we serve can be cyclical, and we are proud of how our team can navigate thoughtfully. We are committed to sustainable and profitable growth that benefits our employees as well as all other stakeholders. Thank you for your feedback about management training. We offer several leadership development programs and are always looking to refine them. If you have specific topics or areas of focus in mind, we’d welcome your input. You can reach out to us directly via email to mks.feedback@mksinst.com. We appreciate your time at MKS and wish you all the best in your next endeavors.
2.0
Feb 26, 2025

Used to be greay

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible times with shift options

Cons

Low pay and hostile work environment

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the flexibility of our shift options. At MKS, we win as a team and honor mutual respect and support, and we’d appreciate the opportunity to understand more about your concerns about your work environment. If you’re comfortable, we encourage you to reach out to HR or use our internal feedback channels to share any specific concerns. You can reach us via email to mks.feedback@mksinst.com or via our internal ‘Digital Dialogue’ program. We appreciate your contributions to the team.
3.0
Feb 12, 2025

Boring and easy

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice and boring if you don't want to over work yourself

Cons

Toxic people, and constant on time delivery stress

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for your contributions to MKS for over eight years. We are committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment for everyone. If you’re facing challenges, we encourage you to reach out to your local HR team or use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support. We recognize that on-time delivery can be demanding, and we strive to balance these pressures with a steady and manageable workload to support employee well-being. Your input is valuable as we continue improving our processes. If you would like to share more details or have ideas how we can improve to get the job done, please reach out to us directly via mks.feedback@mksinst.com or through our internal ‘Digital Dialogue’ program. We would also like to draw your attention to some of our global recognition programs that allow everyone to shine, like the ‘Living Our Guiding Principles’ Awards or ‘My Innovation Story’. Through these programs, you can take action and celebrate your colleagues’ contributions.
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