Eaton reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(6,574 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 6,574 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
2.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
1w
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.
5.0
May 14, 2026

Best place to start your career

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best place to start career

Cons

nothing to complain all good

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Eaton Response
2w
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, and we're glad to hear you feel Eaton is the best place to start your career. We appreciate your positive outlook and are happy to know your experience has been all good.
4.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Learning, new experience, global presence

Cons

red tape, approvals and validations take months

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Eaton Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we're glad to hear you valued the learning opportunities and global exposure. We’re sorry to hear that red tape affected your work, and we appreciate your advice as we continue to focus on internal growth.
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