I would not recommend this company to my worst enemy! - Anonymous employee Eaton Employee Review

1.0
Sep 15, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pros: you work with good people in your department.

Cons

They promote the wrong people. It's all about who upper level management likes, and not about who works hard and knows the job. There is no work life balance, it's all work. In my department --they demand that you work obscene hours a week because they are so short staffed. Management will walk by and not acknowledge you. HR is not any better. I would not feel comfortable going to them with any issue/problem that I had. The main problem is the highest level management has no clue what is going on with their company, because if they knew the conditions they would be outraged. It is truly an unethical company that prides itself of being ethical.

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Eaton Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed a strong work–life balance, room for growth, and the ability to implement new ideas during your time at Eaton. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
May 15, 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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