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
Apr 4, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life Balance is good. Management is fair and respected.

Cons

Salary is not matched to industry standard.

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for your continued contributions. We're glad to hear that you've experienced strong work-life balance and respectful leadership—both are key to the culture we strive to build at MKS. We acknowledge your comment on compensation. We continually assess our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain aligned with current market standards. If you’d like to share more, you’re welcome to contact us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.
1.0
Apr 2, 2024
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.

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
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.
4.0
Mar 23, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and people are awesome to work with

Cons

Working remotely is offered to many positions

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
At MKS, we solve our customers’ most critical problems – and that starts with our people. They are our greatest asset. Providing fair compensation and building strong, collaborative teams is central to how we support them, so we’re glad to hear both stood out during your time with us. If you’d like to share more about your experience, feel free to reach us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.
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