Sep 20, 2017
MKS Instruments reviews about "training"
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2.0
Jul 16, 2013
Stable company but very risk averse; beware career stagnation and business stovepipes
Anonymous employee
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Boston, MA
Recommend
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Pros
+ Stable company - almost a job for life (though in same role...) + Low pressure, low key + Good work/life balance + Some nice and smart people to work with. Generally good people overall. + Management and even senior management can be personally thoughtful while still goal-driven, which is a pleasant surprise at a large company. + Generally good benefits
Cons
- Only really focused on semiconductor industry - Very risk averse; it's easier to say no than try something out - Corporate goals are not communicated nor translated to divisional goals - Company will spend little money to upgrade infrastructure, IT, or tools. It is very disappointing to use outdated or inadequate tools and technologies in 2013, and to have worn-out fixtures in tired buildings. - Little/no cross-business unit or cross-functional initiatives or contact. Meeting anyone outside your business unit is very rare, let alone developing professional and personal relationships among peers, especially those outside the Boston area. - Little career direction or training. - Extremely tight with any spending - "penny wise and pound foolish" and it reflects in disheartened employees (see also lack of job tools/training corporate culture and employee recognition) - Individual fiefdoms are allowed to the detriment of new ideas and opportunities
1.0
Aug 23, 2018
Recommend
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Pros
The factory is kept clean
Cons
No scope for progression, Wages are low, No training
3.0
Nov 4, 2013
Recommend
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Pros
Good facility and friendly people
Cons
Promoted people from within to fill management positions with no training or experience. Managed poorly and played favorites.
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