Eaton reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(6,575 total reviews)
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Paulo Ruiz

79% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Eaton has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6,575 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Eaton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
3.0
Jun 14, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Eaton is a name that holds a good following & recognition in the automotive industry. The philosophy of the Eaton mission statement (...to be our customers' best supplier, providing distinctive and highly valued products, services and solutions) is reaching down to the other divisions in which Eaton is now establishing a position.

Cons

The philosophy and vision may be projected to the other divisions (i.e the electrical) however, it appears that perhaps it is more of a "checklist" item to comply with rather than a core business mindset. The mindset in the electrical division persents more of a "mom and pop" we do it our way independency versus we are a corporation and we share good business practices, we are not trying to protect "our turf" within the division. There is improvement -- but the vision is long from being a bit of a blurr...

3.0
May 15, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work with some good benefits.

Cons

Limited career growth opportunities for its employees.

4.0
Apr 20, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Eaton is a good place to work if you appreciate team problem solving and management programs. Eaton is a diversified company, which helps level out economic highs and lows.

Cons

Being a large company, many of the stereotypes apply. Many layers of middle management and poor cross facility / division communication are challenges.

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