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
3.0
Dec 3, 2025

ZZ

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Technology is still good in semiconductor industries

Cons

The management team has been changed very often that caused team instability and business shaking. The business culture is getting worse as well.

2.0
Dec 2, 2025

Meh

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers Easy work standard large company perks

Cons

Terrible middle management no opportunity to advance

4.0
Nov 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The team is genuinely inclusive, with a collaborative environment where open communication is not just encouraged—it’s the norm. Everyone’s voice is heard, and feedback is shared respectfully and constructively. People are proactive, willing to take responsibility, and always ready to support one another. Innovation is a core part of our culture. Risk-taking is encouraged, and there’s a strong emphasis on learning from experimentation. Work-life balance is respected through flexible scheduling, which allows for personal needs without compromising productivity.

Cons

Some teams do not fully understand the technical capabilities or limitations of our products. This has occasionally led to miscommunication.

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