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 10, 2024

Good HR

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good HR, decent pay, profit sharing, 401k match

Cons

Middle management was not very good

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad you felt supported by HR and saw value in the compensation and benefits – we know how important those elements are to the overall employee experience. After all, we want our employees to bring their best game – every day. We understand the impact that management structure can have on how teams work and grow. Thoughtful hiring—across all roles, including R&D—is an important part of how we support both innovation and day-to-day execution. 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 MKS and wish you all the best.
4.0
Feb 10, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The management is nice. The work is good if you like manufacturing work and it is repetitive. It is a great place to start your career in manufacturing.

Cons

There wasn't a lot of room for growth in the position I was in. I left the company because I was laid off.

4.0
Feb 10, 2024

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great peer collaboration on engineering projects. Leading edge technology Hybrid working schedule Top Management communication to employees

Cons

Bonus Plan is below industry standards.

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the team in Wilmington. It’s great to hear that collaboration, access to leading-edge technology, and communication from leadership are all making a difference in your experience. We strive to maintain that kind of environment as, for us, it forms the foundation that powers possibilities. We also recognize how important competitive pay is. We continually assess our compensation and benefits to ensure they are aligned with current market standards. If you have further thoughts, we encourage you to share them through the Digital Dialogue program or at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.
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