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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MKS Instruments?

85% of MKS Instruments employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MKS Instruments 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 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?

"good people to work with" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good benefits overall if you have a family" ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Management is bad at everything" ((in 17 reviews)); "Employees are completely ignored when ask Upper Management for help" ((in 10 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "The communication is poor." ((in 7 reviews)); "Could use more formal training but everyone is willing to help if you take initiative" ((in 6 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.

What are the top reviewed MKS Instruments locations?

Andover , Irvine , Rochester , Wilmington , Boston , Milpitas , Methuen , Austin , San Jose , Santa Clara , Boulder , Littleton , Beaverton , Portland , Franklin , North Andover , Logan , Los Angeles , Broomfield , Denver , Lowell , New York , Tucson , Bozeman , Cypress , Fremont , Orlando , Chelmsford , Lawrence , Lynn

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Very political culture in HR and TA - Anonymous employee MKS Instruments Employee Review

2.0

Nov 7, 2022

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

The products are interesting and are sold to the big Semiconductor companies.

Cons

After some new management started in HR and Talent Acquisition they started hiring their former co-workers who were not capable of doing their jobs. That turned the culture of the HR teams into a group who spent most of their time micro-managing, back stabbing and speaking to the staff like they were children. Also the pay and other compensation is not competitive to other companies in the industry unless you were one of the former co-workers. Then you would get offered a job level well above your skills/experience plus stock and sign on bonuses. The best engineers who were critical hires didn't get sign on bonuses...

MKS Instruments Response

It sounds like you left MKS with some frustration. Adjusting to new management and change can be difficult. When difficult issues arise between colleagues or within teams, we encourage employees to start a dialogue that “honors mutual respect & constructive candor”, as part of our Guiding Principles. We are a global organization which is diverse across many aspects, including gender, age and race. This diversity enables us to meet our mission to be the “Innovation Leader and Trusted Partner Pushing the Boundaries of Possibility.” If you have any additional feedback or would like to discuss your situation further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

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5.0

Jul 7, 2026

Production planner

Recommend

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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

Business Outlook

Pros

Very people first culture and wonderful place to work

Cons

None come to mind at the moment

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