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
Feb 14, 2024

Good Company, nice people

Anonymous employee
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Pros

People are always great to work with

Cons

can be overwhelming amount of tasks and expectations arent already inline with reality of what you can do.

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for reflecting on your time with MKS. It’s great to hear that the people you worked with made a strong impression—collaboration and team spirit are a big part of what we aim to foster with our “Winning as a Team” attitude. We also hear your point about workload and expectations. Balancing ambition with what’s realistically achievable is something we keep in mind as we set priorities and support teams. If there’s more you’d like to share, you’re always welcome to reach us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. We appreciate the time you spent with us and wish you the best in what’s next.
4.0
Feb 12, 2024

Solid Workplace

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Pros

- Opportunity for growth and learning - Freedom to explore interests - Management listens to input - Good business practices

Cons

- Working on streamlining processes - Could use more formal training but everyone is willing to help if you take initiative

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of the Irvine team. We’re especially glad to hear your input feels heard and that you see strong business practices in place—both are essential to how we work at MKS: We believe that good decision-making starts with listening. Two-way communication and drawing on the knowledge and experience of our teams are key to continuous improvement and long-term success. We also appreciate your feedback around process and training. Streamlining how we work and creating accessible ways to build skills are both important areas, and it’s good to know that team support is helping fill the gaps in the meantime. If there’s more you’d like to share, we’d welcome your input through our Digital Dialogue program or at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.
4.0
Feb 11, 2024
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Pros

Although the company is large the employees work well together, and I felt they were vested in everyone's success.

Cons

In my area there was limited room for growth.

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