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

4.0

Jun 10, 2024

Good work environment

Senior electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Its good manager worker environment.

Cons

All depends on your manager

MKS Instruments Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Rochester. We’re glad to hear you had a positive working relationship with your manager and appreciated the overall environment—We win as a team, and that kind of collaboration is something we truly value. We understand your comment about the experience varying by manager. Leadership consistency is important, and we continue to focus on strengthening management practices across the organization. If you’d like to share more about your experience, we welcome your feedback at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. We appreciate your contributions during your time with MKS and wish you continued success.

5.0

Jun 9, 2024

Good

Business process analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to really work

Cons

All is well with them

MKS Instruments Response

1y

Thank you for your kind words and for being part of MKS. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! If you’d ever like to share more, feel free to reach us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com

3.0

Jun 5, 2024

Good place to work

Group leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Room for advancement, Co-workers are nice, Pay differential for night shift.

Cons

Inconsistent communication between departments, Products rushed to be created needing lots of modifications.

MKS Instruments Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years of dedication in Rochester. It’s encouraging to hear that you’ve found supportive colleagues and opportunities for advancement—We win as a team, and developing and engaging our people is part of our guiding principles. We’re glad they’ve been part of your experience. We recognize your concerns around cross-departmental communication and product readiness. These are important areas. We're committed to creating stronger alignment across teams and encouraging open, timely dialogue to prevent rework and ensure smoother execution. If you have suggestions on how we can improve, we would like to hear your thoughts. At MKS, we know that lasting progress comes from listening and working together. Please continue to share your ideas through our Digital Dialogue program or by contacting mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thank you again for being part of our journey.

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