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
Jul 15, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers create a great environment, but management and strategy are lacking from leadership.

Cons

Long hours, unrealistic work expectations, functional structural issues where geoups are siloed create a difficult working environment.

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you found your coworkers created a positive and supportive environment—fostering strong teams is something we truly value at MKS. We recognize that a clear strategy, collaboration, and a balanced workload are essential for a productive work environment. That’s why we use multiple platforms to keep employees informed about our strategic direction and offer programs that promote collaboration as well as both productivity and well-being. If you have any additional insights, we welcome your feedback via mks.feedback@mksinst.com. We appreciate your time at MKS and wish you the best in all your future endeavors.
2.0
Jul 10, 2024

Interesting tech, bad management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some interesting technology to work with.

Cons

A slow moving giant with no appetite for true innovation and a penchant for swallowing up good talent and burning them out. Upper management has their heads in the sand.

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the technology at MKS interesting to work with—innovation is a key focus for us, and we continuously invest to enable the technologies that transform our world. We recognize that fostering a culture of innovation and supporting our employees’ growth and well-being are essential to our success. Through our innovation programs, cross-functional collaboration initiatives, and employee development resources, we aim to create an environment where new ideas can thrive and employees feel supported. If you have any specific insights or suggestions, we welcome your feedback via mks.feedback@mksinst.com. We appreciate your time at MKS and your perspective.
3.0
Jun 26, 2024

Nice place

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Wide portfolio ,many sites ,big corporate

Cons

Hugh corporate many un needed process

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your perspective as a Product Manager in Tel Aviv. We’re glad to hear you recognize the strength of our broad portfolio and global footprint—our diverse offerings and international presence are key to delivering value for our customers and driving innovation. We also hear your feedback on the complexity that can come with being part of a large corporate environment. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on refining our processes to ensure they support—not hinder—our teams’ ability to collaborate and move efficiently. Continuous improvement is a shared responsibility, and we encourage all employees to voice suggestions through our LEAN initiatives. You can also share your comments via our internal Digital Dialogue program or directly at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thank you for your ongoing contributions to MKS.
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