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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MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(72 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

72 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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5.0

Nov 5, 2022

Great place to work

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Nice people and culture

Cons

No cons at this time

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for providing your feedback. It is clear and to the point. And we are happy to hear it. MKS is proud of the culture of mutual respect and teamwork we have cultivated. We are thrilled that your workplace experience aligns with our cultural goals. Thank you for your unique contribution to MKS’ success. If you have any additional thoughts, please don’t hesitate to reach out to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

4.0

Jun 30, 2022

Challenging, rewarding work

Optical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovation is encouraged and rewarded Optical supplies procurement is greatly eased by being a part of MKS family, which includes Newport Friendly, hands-off managers

Cons

IT department is understaffed, which made onboarding a pain. Management inexplicably laid off our machinist, which meant that rapid prototyping had to go through external machine shops.

3.0

Apr 11, 2022

A good gig, but poor leadership

Inside sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary Work From home Stock Purchase Plans

Cons

Process changes and leadership selection have caused chaos at present. Process change almost daily. Lack of effective training on the company CRM, SAP, and paths for escalation make mistakes easy to make. The biggest con thought is the lack of feedback you will get on how you personally are doing WILL cause you to feel uncertain about your effectiveness. The managers almost never give positive feedback.

MKS Instruments Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate you recognizing the competitive compensation and wide range of benefits we offer our employees. Plus, we understand the enormous value of a healthy work-life balance. It is unfortunate to hear about your management concerns. We encourage a culture of positive and candid collaboration; these are essential aspects to a growth mindset. We hope to further foster an environment where employees are comfortable to ask for the feedback they need to further develop within their roles and reach their full career potential. If you would like to provide more feedback, please reach out to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.

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