Working at MKS Instruments in Andover, MA: 5 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Andover, MA Area

"I am working for MSK Instruments as a Calibration Technician. I have to follow instruments to maintain, test, troubleshooting and repair a variety of instrumentation and equipment. My responses are making sure that instruments, gauges and testing devices are calibrated correctly and give accurate readings."

"Good company but a ton of switching context in priorities and deliveries"

"Though it has a strong history, it is semiconductor and has certain innate risks. The traditional mindset limits progress and ideas, while focus has little to do with people and seeing them as key investments. Management dictates all direction and provides little room for expression and growth. There seems to be a high turnover for employees unless one is very senior."

"The company is a good place to work for."

What do you like about working at MKS Instruments?

"The part I like most is that people work well together."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"general tip is to look good for first appearance and be prepared."

What don't you like about working at MKS Instruments?

"There are no reason for me no to like about this organization."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management team do a great job of progressing the company."

"Semicondutor industry is tough, always keep looking for your plan B."

What do you like about working at MKS Instruments?

"The people"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest"

What don't you like about working at MKS Instruments?

"The sustaining engineering"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Got to be more firm with the customers, be realistic about what we can deliver in what time frame."