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.

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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

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

398 reviews

5.0

Feb 16, 2022

Great company and growing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

MKS is an extremely well-run company that really cares about getting better every year. Everything’s not perfect, but things that have issues get attention and eventually get worked out. They take good care of employees, customers, and suppliers. I’ve been at a number of companies in my career and MKS is by far the best in almost every aspect.

Cons

The company still has some old-school processes, but fewer each year.

3.0

Feb 9, 2022

Great People, Mediocre Work

Mechanical engineering intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people that work here are great people

Cons

The work is very boring

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for providing your feedback. Company culture can have a huge impact on employee engagement and productivity, so it is great to hear that you enjoyed and respected your colleagues during your internship. MKS is proud to foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. It sounds like you are ready to expand your skill set into more challenging and innovative areas. In the meantime, if you have any additional feedback or specific suggestions on how to improve the internship program, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

1.0

Feb 9, 2022

Horrible

Test technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Trainer does a good job training

Cons

Communication isn’t there through all departments especially HR and Payroll. Payroll have messed up my pay and tax documents TWICE

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to see areas where we can grow. We are happy to hear you have received quality training to perform your job safely and accurately. HR and payroll continue to collaborate regularly to ensure alignment. We continue to look for communication avenues that will most effectively reach our employees – including Workday assignment notifications and digital signage boards. We apologize for any errors that may have occurred in your pay and tax documentation. In such a situation, every effort will be made to rectify the situation quickly and effectively. If you have any additional feedback or would like to discuss these matters further, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

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