A lot of opportunity - Anonymous employee Eaton Employee Review

3.0
25 Feb 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

+ good people + a lot of opportunity, people tend to move every 18 mos to 2 years + decent benefits + opportunity for community service + ability to work remote + good culture, focus on being ethical and safety

Cons

- need more focus on employees - short term focus by sr management - need more investment in manufacturing facilities - a lot of opportunity - too much employee movement...no consistency - very slow to react to market and needs of customer - slow to market with new products - business units have little autonomy - not entrepreneurial - have had negative impact on the Cooper Industries businesses purchased in 2012

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Pros

Good work/ life balance overall

Cons

Nothing to complain about currently

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Eaton Response
3mo
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying a great work–life balance at Eaton. Creating a positive and supportive environment for our employees is a top priority, and it’s great to hear that reflected in your experience.
2.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Cons

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Eaton Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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