Eaton was the most unethical company I've ever worked for, couldn't trust anything they said. - Shift Supervisor Eaton Employee Review

1.0
29 Jan 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Work there to get 1 or 2 years of experience right out of college, then move on to bigger things cause you won't get promoted at Eaton unless you are in the click. Benefits weren't too bad if you are singe, otherwise get ready to pay out some huge premiums for your family coverage. Here I was a graduate of an ivy league college and was put on these stupid little projects that had no bearing on improving anything - what a waste of my college education to work for these idiots. For someone like me right out of college, it's just another place to draw a paycheck till I could find a decent paying job. Oh by the way, for a bachelors degree from a top college don't expect to get paid too much where you can start working on those hefty loans you racked up to get an education.

Cons

treat your employees with respect, not like pieces of crap. Practice what you preach on your ethics training, what a joke - at least try to look people in the eye when you are telling them how perfect your company is. HR could use some training on how to deal with people with disabilities, especially military veterans who served in Vietnam, I've never been so disrespected in my entire life. To keep your asses out of trouble with laysuits, give your management and HR employees training on employment law. Here's a basic hint of doing good business, treat good people as they should be and maybe they would stick around longer. Get rid of the good ole boy programs and nepotism,

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Pros

Fantastic training environment, with an immersive training facility that helps equip you for your internship.

Cons

No cons to mention, great experience.

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Eaton Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re glad to hear you found the training environment and facility so valuable during your internship. We appreciate your positive feedback and are happy to know it was such a strong experience for you.
2.0
15 May 2026
Recommend
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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
2w
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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