Is MKS Instruments Rochester a good place to work?

Employees in Rochester have rated MKS Instruments with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 24 anonymous Glassdoor reviews. To compare, worldwide MKS Instruments employees have given a rating of 3.5 out of 5. Search open jobs at MKS Instruments in Rochester and find out about the interview experience in Rochester or explore more of the top rated companies in Rochester .

Does MKS Instruments pay well in Rochester?

MKS Instruments employees working in Rochester rate their compensation and benefits with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on anonymously submitted employee reviews on Glassdoor. This is 5.7% better than the company average rating of all MKS Instruments employees. Browse MKS Instruments salaries in Rochester to find out how much you could get paid.

How is the work culture at MKS Instruments in Rochester?

Employees in Rochester have rated MKS Instruments with 4 out of 5 for work-life-balance (5.1% higher than company-wide rating), 4.1 out of 5 for diversity and inclusion (equal to company-wide rating), 3.8 out of 5 for culture and values (2.7% higher than company-wide rating) and 3.6 out of 5 for career opportunities (8.7% higher than company-wide rating).

How satisfied are MKS Instruments employees in Rochester?

82% of employees in Rochester would recommend working at MKS Instruments to a friend, compared to 86% of MKS Instruments employees worldwide . This is based on 24 anonymous reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MKS Instruments?

Engineer (15) , Manager (10) , Intern (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Human Resources (5) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , Production Assembler (5) , Program Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Project Manager (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Test Engineer (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Director (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

What are the pros of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"good people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Work life Balance is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "+ Generally good benefits" ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is good (..but not great)" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MKS Instruments according to real employee reviews?

"Management is bad at everything" ((in 17 reviews)); "Employees are completely ignored when ask Upper Management for help" ((in 9 reviews)); "Your work life will depend on your direct manager and management chain." ((in 8 reviews)); "Could use more formal training but everyone is willing to help if you take initiative" ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication difficult in fast pace environment" ((in 5 reviews))

MKS Instruments Rochester reviews

3.5

86% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)

John T.C. Lee

97% approve of CEO

9% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

Employees in Rochester have given MKS Instruments a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most employees have a good working experience in Rochester. The MKS Instruments employee rating in Rochester is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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24 reviews

2.0

Sep 22, 2025

lots of micro management

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

MKS Instruments Response

5mo

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.

3.0

Jun 20, 2025

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Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management/C-suite consistently engages with employees. There is a strong focus on the future and the company provides employees learning opportunities. The starting wages are relatively competitive for my area. The projects I am working on have been rewarding and enjoyable.

Cons

Employee perks/benefits/pay shrink year-over-year. This is due to salary increases being outpaced by inflation, increases in insurance being passed on, and pto benefits being capped and not paid out. When management is given a tough question, it seems to be side-stepped with a "pc" answer.

MKS Instruments Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. Developing and engaging our people is an important principle for us — not just to help individuals grow, but because it directly strengthens how we win as a team. We’re glad to hear you’ve found your projects rewarding and have seen opportunities to learn and contribute. We also appreciate your feedback around pay, benefits, and transparency. We continually assess our compensation and benefits to ensure they are aligned with current market standards. For more insight into how salary increases are evaluated, we recommend watching the July 2025 Fireside Chat with our CHRO, where she walks through our approach. You can find it on our Intranet page. If there’s more you’d like to share, feel free to connect with us at mks.feedback@mksinst.com or through our internal Digital Dialogue platform.

1.0

Jun 18, 2025

Unfriendly

Npi buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

No teamwork and no training

MKS Instruments Response

5mo

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.

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