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3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

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Paulo Ruiz

76% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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3.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable and good pay. Good people for the most part.

Cons

Poor leadership. Things move very slow and we receive very little direction from the top.

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Eaton Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re glad to hear you’ve found stability, solid compensation, and supportive colleagues in your role. We also appreciate your honesty about the challenges you’ve faced with leadership. We encourage you to connect with your local HR to discuss these issues in more detail.
4.0
May 30, 2026

Good pay and benefits

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and benefits, opportunities for advancement

Cons

Large corporate structure, can be inefficient.

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Eaton Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re glad to hear you found the compensation, benefits, and advancement opportunities meaningful during your time with us.
2.0
May 15, 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
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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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