MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(86 total reviews)
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John T.C. Lee

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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2.0
Sep 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay and good benefits. some teams seemed to have very good work life balance.

Cons

Prepare to be heavily micro-managed. Some managers are breathing down your neck constantly. Completely stuck in the past managing people like its 1995. You are expected to just run around asking senior engineers questions to learn anything.

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for your feedback and for your contributions over three years in Rochester. We’re glad you found value in the compensation, benefits, and work-life balance within some teams. At MKS, we believe in ownership — at every level. That means empowering individuals, fostering trust, and holding ourselves accountable for how we lead and support others. We continue to invest in leadership development to ensure our management practices reflect the kind of environment where people can thrive and grow. If you’d like to share additional insights, we welcome your input at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
Jun 18, 2025

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Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

No teamwork and no training

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your time at MKS in Rochester. We’re glad to hear that our compensation and benefits stood out to you. Teamwork and support are central to how we win as a team. While experiences can vary, we continue to invest in leadership development and onboarding to strengthen collaboration across all functions. If you’d like to share more about your experience, we welcome your feedback at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your insights help us grow.
3.0
Apr 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great Coworkers and mid managers

Cons

Compensation is terrible no space for growth no real care for employee satisfaction

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's good to hear that you had supportive colleagues and managers during your time at MKS—We win as a team, and those day-to-day relationships matter a lot. We also hear your concerns about compensation and feeling valued. That kind of feedback really matters to us. Every year, we run an employee engagement survey followed by focus groups so we can listen more closely and figure out where we need to do better. These conversations help shape the steps we take, and we always encourage employees to speak up and be part of that ongoing effort. If there’s anything more you’d like to share, feel free to reach out to us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thanks again for your time with us, and we wish you all the best.
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