MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(72 total reviews)
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John T.C. Lee

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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4.0
Apr 9, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Decent culture, innovation focused, they make cool stuff. Good exec team.

Cons

Bad pay, minimal benefits, everyone who works there is old and boring. No sense of community

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MKS Instruments Response
3y
Thank you for providing your honest feedback. MKS’ mission is to be an innovative leader and trusted partner pushing the boundaries of possibility, so it is great to hear your work experience confirms our commitment. In regard to compensation and benefits, we continue to regularly evaluate our comprehensive benefits to ensure they are appropriately aligned to the current market. We strive to foster an inclusive, respectful culture that embraces diversity of all kinds. We hope you continue to see positive changes that align with these goals. If you would like to discuss any of these points further or want to share any additional feedback, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.
3.0
Mar 10, 2022

It's okay

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty of freedom - nobody looking over your shoulder

Cons

Poor management does not have a clue what they are doing

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MKS Instruments Response
4y
Thank you for your review of MKS. We are glad to know that you have autonomy in your role. One of our Guiding Principles is to “Own it”, by being accountable at the team & individual level. Our MKS Employee Engagement Survey is meant to identify areas of improvement throughout the organization. The survey allows you an anonymous opportunity to be candid, because we value your thoughts and want to continuously improve. We always want you to feel as though you can have open and honest conversations with your direct manager as well. If you prefer, you can also reach out to us in confidence to discuss your suggestions on specific areas of improvement, please contact us at: MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com
5.0
Feb 28, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Plentiful opportunities to learn and expand your skill sets. A great place if you want to take ownership of research/development projects as there is an endless list of technical work that needs self-direction to get done. The company seems to be moving in an exciting direction with new products.

Cons

Spectra-physics has grown rapidly in headcount while moving lab space to a new building during a global pandemic. This has caused chaos. I am confident that it will be resolved but this rapid change causes lulls in workload and sometimes an initial lack of direction for new hires as lab space often isn't ready for them.

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MKS Instruments Response
4y
Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback. As an organization, we believe it is important to develop & engage our people, so it is encouraging to know that you have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow and that you feel optimistic about your future at MKS. Yes, we are seeing a lot growth within many areas of the business. While overall, we see this as positive, we understand that it also brings challenges. We certainly want all employees, especially new hires, to feel welcomed and prepared. We appreciate your openness about how information moves throughout the organization. This is something we can try to better understand to offer a solution. If you would like to contact us directly and confidentially, we can be reached at: MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.
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