Is MKS Instruments a good company to work for as a Engineer?

Engineer professionals working at MKS Instruments have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 15 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of MKS Instruments employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Engineer Jobs at MKS Instruments now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Engineer interview questions at MKS Instruments .

Does MKS Instruments pay Engineer employees well?

Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at MKS Instruments with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 15 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Engineer salaries at MKS Instruments.

How happy are Engineer professionals working at MKS Instruments?

88% of Engineer employees at MKS Instruments would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 184% in the past 12 months. Engineer professionals have also rated MKS Instruments with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MKS Instruments?

Engineer (15) , Manager (10) , Intern (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Human Resources (5) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Program Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Project Manager (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Test Engineer (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Director (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

What are the pros of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Good people always in the functions" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits and culture." ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and very poor security" ((in 17 reviews)); "Employees are completely ignored when ask Upper Management for help" ((in 9 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "Promoted people from within to fill management positions with no training or experience." ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication difficult in fast pace environment" ((in 6 reviews))

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MKS Instruments Engineer reviews

4.2

88% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

100% approve of CEO

7% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

"Engineer" employees have rated MKS Instruments with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most "Engineer" professionals have an excellent working experience there. MKS Instruments is rated 21% above average by "Engineer" professionals compared to other employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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15 reviews

3.0

Mar 10, 2022

It's okay

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of freedom - nobody looking over your shoulder

Cons

Poor management does not have a clue what they are doing

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for your review of MKS. We are glad to know that you have autonomy in your role. One of our Guiding Principles is to “Own it”, by being accountable at the team & individual level. Our MKS Employee Engagement Survey is meant to identify areas of improvement throughout the organization. The survey allows you an anonymous opportunity to be candid, because we value your thoughts and want to continuously improve. We always want you to feel as though you can have open and honest conversations with your direct manager as well. If you prefer, you can also reach out to us in confidence to discuss your suggestions on specific areas of improvement, please contact us at: MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com

3.0

Dec 23, 2021

Good

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relax and less challenging job nature

Cons

Repetitive and boring job nature

2.0

Apr 3, 2019

Over load of current employees

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for my area

Cons

High employee turn over, Low employee moral, Huge work loads cause a lot of burn out.

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