Employee Development Opportunities

We are proud to say that we consistently maintain turnover below market in all regions in which we have sites.

The Human Resources Department conducts an employee orientation during which new employees are presented with an overview of our company vision and mission, goals, philosophy, organizational structure, personnel policies and procedures, safety policies and employee benefits. Eligible new employees may sign up for benefits at orientation. Other training such as compliance and safety training will be mandated and delivered either via e-learning or local HR representative. Completion of all orientation training, regardless of delivery platform, should be recorded in the Workday Learning system. There may also be training specific to the job function. The employee’s immediate supervisor is responsible for arranging this training to occur and is recorded in Workday Learning.

MKS is committed to providing total compensation packages that attract, motivate, and retain our talented employees. Additionally, we are committed to recognizing and rewarding an individual’s sustained performance, results and the skills and competencies needed and valued by MKS. We are committed to ensuring that our total compensation packages are externally competitive while supporting business plans and strategies. For most non-sales employees, this includes an annual bonus plan that links to company performance and rewards the results of our collective efforts. We also offer a sales incentive plan and/or profit-sharing program for eligible employees. At MKS, we strive for equitable compensation to ensure fair and consistent compensation for all employees based on job responsibilities, qualifications, and performance.

MKS offers comprehensive benefits programs and resources to support our employees and their families. Our benefits programs vary by country and are designed to reflect country specific norms and practices.

We take a holistic approach to employees’ health and well-being, recognizing that wellness extends beyond the workplace. Our wellness programs are thoughtfully designed to support our employees in thriving both professionally and personally.

The month of May (Wellness Month) is dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles and fostering a culture of well-being across our organization. Throughout the month, we offer a wide variety of virtual and onsite activities, including chair yoga, sound bath meditation, mindfulness and meditation sessions, mental health webinars, financial wellness education, and blood donation drives, among others.

Our people are a top priority, and our Open-Door Policy helps ensure that all voices will be heard. This policy is incorporated into all our employee handbooks and is part of other important policies such as Equal Employment Opportunity and Harassment Prevention. Our Open-Door Policy has both formal and informal communications options. As part of this policy, we encourage employees to reach out to any member of management or Human Resources to raise concern, or complaints. We encourage all employees to talk problems over with their direct manager first. However, in difficult situations it may be challenging for an employee to approach his or her immediate manager directly. In these such cases, the employee may approach Human Resources or any member of management up to and including the President and CEO. For all cases, Human Resources will use discretion in deciding whether to refer the matter back to the employee’s immediate manager or to take other appropriate action. In all cases, employee concerns will be handled in a timely manner and confidentiality will be maintained to the maximum extent possible. In addition, in certain countries, employee’s may also have access to Worker’s Council and/or union representation.

We have a few global recognition and country specific programs that celebrate outstanding contributions and behaviors aligned with our guiding principles. We believe in the importance of acknowledging and appreciating our employees by celebrating their meaningful achievements.