MKS Instruments reviews about "benefit"

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68 reviews
2.0
Jan 7, 2021

Just okay

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Pros

Great benefits, opportunity to travel for work

Cons

The culture is stale and very corporate. The products that I have worked on are not very interesting to me

3.0
Jan 14, 2022

3.5

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Pros

Benefits and compensation very competitive Unbelievable growth

Cons

Work/Life balance can be challenging Recruiting is a challenge today

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MKS Instruments Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to identify areas for growth. At MKS we strive for a competitive pay and benefit package and we continually evaluate our comprehensive benefits package to ensure we are appropriately aligned to the current market. We are also committed to our Guiding Principles, which include developing our people, so it is great to hear you have opportunities to grow your career. Although a healthy work-life balance can be difficult to maintain, our CEO has emphasized it as a company priority and has communicated his full support across the organization. While recruiting is challenging everywhere right now, we have made significant improvements within our Talent Acquisition department and continue to onboard new talent every day. If you have any additional feedback or would like to discuss these matters further, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.
3.0
Oct 19, 2021
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Pros

No micro managing at lower levels

Cons

low accountability and slow to make moves

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MKS Instruments Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to see areas where we can grow. It is positive to hear that the management style creates a comfortable environment to work and succeed. As a company we prioritize accountability at the team and individual level. One of our four Guiding Principles is Own. We encourage employees to be accountable and to also respectfully hold others accountable. This is the best way to create a culture of ownership and trust. In regard to benefits, we continue to regularly evaluate our comprehensive benefits to ensure they are appropriately aligned to the current market. If you have any additional feedback or would like to discuss these matters further, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com
4.0
Apr 9, 2022
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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.
4.0
Apr 25, 2022
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Pros

- Very competitive benefit package - Relatively competitive salary - Relatively flexible hybrid work schedule

Cons

- Business is growing faster than systems to support it - Clash of cultures: traditional versus incoming

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MKS Instruments Response
3y
Thank you for providing your candid feedback. It is always beneficial to get a new perspective on the organization from a fresh pair of eyes. We are proud to offer our employees comprehensive benefits appropriately aligned to the current market and understand the value job-seekers and employees place on a healthy work-life balance. It is true, we are a fast-growing company, so it is important we remain willing to evolve and open to constructive candor and continuous improvement. If you have specific ideas of how we can improve the business systems you mentioned, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.
4.0
Jul 4, 2022

Type of Company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Profitable, good benefits, stable, good long term prospects.

Cons

For an engineer, be aware that this more of a manufacturing company than a cutting edge technology or R&D company.

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MKS Instruments Response
2y
Thank you for providing feedback. We are proud to offer our people a competitive compensation and benefits package and extensive internal opportunities for career growth and development. MKS has a proud history as an industry leader with over 60 years of experience solving the most critical needs of our customers. We are innovators at our core, it is part of our DNA. Our people are thought-leaders who are always finding new, innovative approaches to technology, processes and future possibilities. We apply this innovative mindset to our organizational structure as well and remain open to changes that streamline efficiencies and productivity. If you have any additional feedback, please reach out directly to MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com.
4.0
Dec 13, 2021
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Pros

Each department feels like it's own family. Lots of qualified and intelligent people who get work done.

Cons

Growing pains including cutting some benefits. Newer management only seems to care about themselves and their higher ups, not the people who support the company.

5.0
Jun 7, 2021

Good company lots of o.t.

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Pros

Tig welding, good benefits, clean shop

Cons

Lower pay for complexity of work preformed.

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MKS Instruments Response
4y
Thank you for your open and honest feedback. We are glad to read that you are satisfied with the TIG welding and work environment. We would love to hear more about your thoughts on the equipment and how to maximize efficiency. We strive for a competitive pay and benefit package and we continually evaluate our comprehensive benefits package to ensure we are appropriately aligned to the current market. Feel free to reach out directly at MKS.Feedback@mksinst.com
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