Senior ETO Engineer - Senior Mechanical Engineer Eaton Employee Review

5.0
Mar 6, 2016
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Pros

Stepping in the door I was very surprised at the how the culture of the South Milwaukee plant is focused on personal growth, workplace safety, and Work/family relationships. The job was an excellent hands on opportunity and a chance to learn from the very knowledgeable experienced engineers. As an insight into the kind of people you would work with, my father ,who lives in phoenix, AZ, became very ill and when I told my manager he did everything he could to help me transfer to Eaton's Phoenix location. Even the plant manager offered to help me out in any way he could. I've never seen that level of commitment to each employees personal growth and level of transparency/communication to upper level managers.

Cons

Be prepared for hands on engineering, I went through about 10 pairs of dress pants on the shop floor troubleshooting issues and improving manufacturing processes. A lot of the most experienced engineers are retiring and the plant is in need of new power system/ electrical engineers. Also, the location is not in the most ideal location but is only 30 minutes from downtown milwaukee.

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

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Eaton Response
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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
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
1mo
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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