MKS Instruments reviews

4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(79 total reviews)
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John T.C. Lee

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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3.0
Jun 5, 2024

Good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Room for advancement, Co-workers are nice, Pay differential for night shift.

Cons

Inconsistent communication between departments, Products rushed to be created needing lots of modifications.

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MKS Instruments Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years of dedication in Rochester. It’s encouraging to hear that you’ve found supportive colleagues and opportunities for advancement—We win as a team, and developing and engaging our people is part of our guiding principles. We’re glad they’ve been part of your experience. We recognize your concerns around cross-departmental communication and product readiness. These are important areas. We're committed to creating stronger alignment across teams and encouraging open, timely dialogue to prevent rework and ensure smoother execution. If you have suggestions on how we can improve, we would like to hear your thoughts. At MKS, we know that lasting progress comes from listening and working together. Please continue to share your ideas through our Digital Dialogue program or by contacting mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Thank you again for being part of our journey.
4.0
Feb 12, 2024

Solid Workplace

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Opportunity for growth and learning - Freedom to explore interests - Management listens to input - Good business practices

Cons

- Working on streamlining processes - Could use more formal training but everyone is willing to help if you take initiative

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of the Irvine team. We’re especially glad to hear your input feels heard and that you see strong business practices in place—both are essential to how we work at MKS: We believe that good decision-making starts with listening. Two-way communication and drawing on the knowledge and experience of our teams are key to continuous improvement and long-term success. We also appreciate your feedback around process and training. Streamlining how we work and creating accessible ways to build skills are both important areas, and it’s good to know that team support is helping fill the gaps in the meantime. If there’s more you’d like to share, we’d welcome your input through our Digital Dialogue program or at mks.feedback@mksinst.com.
5.0
Feb 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Growth, Career Goals, Respect, Work/ Life Balance

Cons

Absolutely none, only pros, none, none

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MKS Instruments Response
6mo
Thank you for your kind words and for being part of the team. It's great to hear that your experience so far has reflected the principles we aim to live every day—grow, win as a team, bringing our best game. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to have you with us. If you ever have ideas to share, our Digital Dialogue program and mks.feedback@mksinst.com are always open.
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