Lack of Vision, awful culture - Engineer MKS Instruments Employee Review

1.0
Jul 19, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Small company so you get to wear a lot of hats.

Cons

80% of the company is just collecting a paycheck/ waiting for retirement without having done meaningful work in years. Complete snooze fest. 20% of the company is burnt out and not recognized. No opportunity for growth, don’t work here if you’re a serious engineer who wants to have a fulfilling and meaningful career.

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5.0
Mar 28, 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company, good management, good industry

Cons

Very globally based, coworkers can be in different time zones

2.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on the day, the work could be fairly effortless.

Cons

Many times, the work load was unreasonable. The manager of the filter department could be difficult to work alongside at times as he had a bad temper. Coworkers were generally helpful and easygoing. The compensation was not commensurate to the demanding and multifaceted nature of the job. Overall, not a company I would recommend working at.

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