Does MKS Instruments pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MKS Instruments employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MKS Instruments. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MKS Instruments?

83% of MKS Instruments employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MKS Instruments 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 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?

"overall good people working here" ((in 45 reviews)); "+ Generally good benefits" ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 20 reviews)); "My group leaders and management are good." ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee 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)); "Could use more formal training but everyone is willing to help if you take initiative" ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication difficult in fast pace environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "Consistant shut downs (no pay), example last shut down company gave a bonus of three vacation days and in the same email gave a shut down of 5 bussiness days." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about MKS Instruments layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MKS Instruments layoffs and their outlook for job security at MKS Instruments in 2026.

MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(398 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

89% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

398 reviews

5.0

Mar 19, 2025

Great Company

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Work Life Balance and flexibilty

Cons

Big company lots of moving pieces

MKS Instruments Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Staff Accountant in Andover. We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying a healthy work-life balance and the flexibility that supports your well-being—these are essential elements of the culture we aim to cultivate at MKS. We also appreciate your note about the complexity of working within a larger organization. With many moving parts, we understand how important it is to ensure alignment and clarity. We win as a team and are, therefore, continually working to enhance cross-functional collaboration and improve our internal processes to better support our teams. Your feedback is valuable, and we encourage you to continue sharing your insights—either through our internal Digital Dialogue program or by reaching us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thank you for all that you contribute to MKS!

5.0

Mar 18, 2025

Work life balance

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is good. Knowledge is deep and cutting edge.

Cons

Feeling is A little Conservative.

MKS Instruments Response

1y

Thank you for your positive review and for being a part of the MKS team in Milpitas. We’re glad to hear you’re experiencing strong work-life balance and value deep, cutting-edge knowledge within the organization. Innovation is a core capability for us at MKS. Along with technical excellence, it is at the heart of what we do, and it’s great to know that it resonates in your experience. We appreciate your feedback around the culture feeling a bit conservative. We recognize that as we grow, it’s important to continue fostering an environment that encourages agility, openness, and innovation. This is why, we encourage ownership and team work as two of our guiding principles. Your perspective is helpful as we continue to evolve our culture - grounded in our core values. Please continue to share your insights through our internal Digital Dialogue program or directly at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your voice helps shape our future—thank you for contributing to it.

2.0

Mar 18, 2025

Communication

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Company has a very good work/life balance

Cons

The communication is poor. very little information flows from top/down and from different departments

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