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
3.0
Jun 5, 2024

Good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Room for advancement, Co-workers are nice, Pay differential for night shift.

Cons

Inconsistent communication between departments, Products rushed to be created needing lots of modifications.

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years of dedication in Rochester. It’s encouraging to hear that you’ve found supportive colleagues and opportunities for advancement—We win as a team, and developing and engaging our people is part of our guiding principles. We’re glad they’ve been part of your experience. We recognize your concerns around cross-departmental communication and product readiness. These are important areas. We're committed to creating stronger alignment across teams and encouraging open, timely dialogue to prevent rework and ensure smoother execution. If you have suggestions on how we can improve, we would like to hear your thoughts. At MKS, we know that lasting progress comes from listening and working together. Please continue to share your ideas through our Digital Dialogue program or by contacting mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thank you again for being part of our journey.
3.0
May 27, 2024

Pretty good first job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and good experience solving tough problems

Cons

Not even resources, hard to get qualified people away from top tech companies

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for growing your career with us. We’re glad to hear that your experience has included working with supportive colleagues and tackling our customers’ most complex challenges—those are experiences we hope every early-career professional can take with them. We recognize the importance of having the right resources and talent in place to support our teams. Attracting and retaining skilled individuals in a competitive tech landscape is an ongoing focus, and we appreciate your insight into the impact that can have on the day-to-day. Your suggestion to increase cross-team collaboration aligns strongly with our values—we believe in winning as a team, and we’re committed to creating more opportunities for connection across the organization. Please continue to share your ideas through our internal Digital Dialogue program or reach us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your voice helps shape the future of MKS.
3.0
May 17, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for

Cons

Long term prospects may be questionable

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for your review and for your time with MKS. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience overall. We recognize the importance of long-term opportunity and remain focused on enabling sustainable and profitable growth for our teams and our company. If you’d like to share more, you’re always welcome to contact us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.
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