Internal Communication Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We’re looking for a passionate communicator to join our team and help shape the employee experience across the globe. This role is all about amplifying employee voices—especially those on the front lines—celebrating our culture, and ensuring our internal communications are inclusive, engaging, and aligned with our Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles. Focus Areas: Company-wide Engagement, Cultural Storytelling, Two-Way Communication, Frontline Connection

You Will Make An Impact By:

• Collaborate closely with HR, Operations, and Legal teams to craft employee-centered storytelling that reflects our values and mission.
• Build strong relationships with frontline employees to ensure their perspectives and experiences are represented in our communications.
• Partner with divisional leaders to support and align messaging across the company.
• Lead communication strategies for employee surveys, focus groups, and feedback loops—ensuring employees feel heard and valued.
• Manage and evolve our internal digital signage and divisional intranet sites to keep content fresh and relevant.
• Ensure consistency in messaging across functions, regions, and audiences, fostering a unified employee experience.
• Travel occasionally to key sites to engage directly with frontline teams and capture authentic stories from the field.

Skills You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or a related field preferred—you know how to connect with people and bring culture to life.
• A degree in Communications or a related field—or equivalent experience that shows you’ve got the chops.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills—you can turn complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that resonate. (Writing samples will be requested.)
• Hands-on experience with digital communication tools—from digital signage and newsletters to town halls and intranet platforms.
• A collaborative mindset—you’re great at building relationships across teams and functions.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, global environment—you’re adaptable, organized, and ready to pivot when needed.

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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