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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4.0
Nov 11, 2025
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Pros

The team is genuinely inclusive, with a collaborative environment where open communication is not just encouraged—it’s the norm. Everyone’s voice is heard, and feedback is shared respectfully and constructively. People are proactive, willing to take responsibility, and always ready to support one another. Innovation is a core part of our culture. Risk-taking is encouraged, and there’s a strong emphasis on learning from experimentation. Work-life balance is respected through flexible scheduling, which allows for personal needs without compromising productivity.

Cons

Some teams do not fully understand the technical capabilities or limitations of our products. This has occasionally led to miscommunication.

2.0
Sep 22, 2025
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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.
5.0
Aug 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good Management and great company

Cons

Sometimes the Team you work in might be difficult. You might not get a lot of visibility

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
It’s wonderful to hear your positive view of MKS and your experience with strong management over the past three years. You’ve also highlighted an important point about team dynamics and visibility. Inclusion and mutual respect are central to how we work, and it’s a concern to us whenever an employee feels their team experience is difficult or their efforts aren’t fully visible. Winning as a team is one of our core values, and we want everyone to feel recognized for the role they play in our success. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please connect with us through the Digital Dialogue program or by emailing mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thank you again for your perspective and the commitment you bring to MKS.
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