Pay cut - Engineer MKS Instruments Employee Review

1.0
Apr 2, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Coworkers are amazing people. Interesting work.

Cons

Pay is very uncompetitive. Management is demanding, people work close to 9-10hrs per day. Company is not transparent about pay and performance. Bonuses are very small, raises are less than inflation. Performance and long hours are not rewarded.

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MKS Instruments Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you find the work meaningful and enjoy working with your colleagues—creating space for collaboration and technical engagement is something we prioritize, especially in environments where innovation and precision matter. We also acknowledge your concerns about compensation, workload, and transparency. We continually assess our compensation and benefits to ensure they are aligned with current market standards. We also recognize that clarity around performance expectations and recognition are essential to ensuring employees feel valued for their contributions. At MKS, we believe in constructive candor, mutual respect, and shared success. We win as a team. If there are specific examples or suggestions you’d be willing to share, we encourage you to do so through our internal Digital Dialogue program or by reaching us directly at mks.feedback@mksinst.com. Your insights help us understand where we need to do better.

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