Business run by engineers - Manager MKS Instruments Employee Review

1.0
May 1, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Most of the people outside of management are nice to work with. Proprietary technology (not for many years longer though)

Cons

-While technical knowledge is great, the senior management lacks business background and education. So there is a lack of vision, strategic planning or communication. Once consultant was hired to develop strategic plan and all we saw was a couple of slides followed by crickets... -Some of the senior/executive management has some serious psychological problems and egos to fill out a large room. Some of the management came over from Brooks Automation, need I say more? -Management is micromanaging and has lack of trust towards employees (some departments are better than others) -HR cant get employees to complete surveys, because employees are afraid of retaliation if they ever said anything critical. -Most of the product volume is manufactured in Mexico - that means double management structures and ever present turf wars. Labor content is low so I am not sure how that makes financial sense. -"Not invented here" syndrome is strong with this one...

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good experience with my boss and management, lots of freedom in managing daily tasks and responsibilities, and various opportunities for skill growth and problem solving. Helpful HR team, excellent benefits, and excellent coworkers.

Cons

IT Service Desk did not provide access to me for critical programs for several weeks. Since MKS is a matrix organization, certain functions and responsibilities spill into different departments. Other departments may have other issues.

5.0
Jun 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very people first culture and wonderful place to work

Cons

None come to mind at the moment

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