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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Horrible Management - Senior Optical Technician MKS Instruments Employee Review

1.0

Apr 5, 2024

Senior optical technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Benifits are decent. Some experienced long-term employees.

Cons

Manufacturing/fabricating: Hiring isn't based on competence. ZERO accountability for consistent poor decisions by managers. Directors having inappropriate relationships with subordinates. Pay increases do not keep up with inflation. Employees poorly supervised allowed to wonder entire shifts with no specific duties assigned, sleeping in vehicles while on the clock. VERY poor working environment due to excessive noise levels. Requested to run equipment keeping corporate fooled into believing parts are being processed, when they're not. I was asked to lie multiple occasions. In my decade's of experience in manufacturing, I've never seen a division so poorly managed and run.

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take this feedback and the issues you have raised very seriously. The experiences you describe do not reflect the values we uphold at MKS, including accountability, respect, and integrity. We expect all members of our organization—at every level—to demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct. Allegations involving misconduct, unsafe conditions, or integrity violations go against our standards and should be reported so they can be properly investigated. Please report specific concerns through one of our available channels—our MKS Compliance Hotline, mksinst.ethicspoint.com; our internal Digital Dialogue program or via mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your voice is critical in helping ensure that our workplace lives up to the values we stand for.

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5.0

Jul 7, 2026

Production planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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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