OK (ish) place to work, as long as you do not rock the boat. - Anonymous employee Eaton Employee Review

3.0
Sep 17, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Fairly relaxed work environment. You will not be bored, but will not be overburdened either. 2. OK work-life balance (still leaks into your personal time, weekends, and holidays). 3. Good pay and a weak pension (but there is a pension). 4. Good placement programs for employees. Takes into account an individuals personality (receive a personality test to see where you would be fit). They also allow you to tour different positions before settling into one. a. This is the best thing I can say about the company.

Cons

1. Very strict hierarchy. Know your place or else. Definitely not a very democratic workplace. a. Not a friendly environment for forward thinkers or those that wish to make a difference. Fall in line or face backlash. b. Challenges to status quo are not well received. Do not rock the boat. 2. Promotions are mostly due to seniority and not accomplishments or knowledge. As a result, most leadership is aging and out of touch. 3. Company handles like an air craft carrier. It takes YEARS to see any meaningful changes in process or direction. a. Red tape that can run all the way to the moon and back. b. Tradition is much more valued over innovation. You will do things just because that is the way they have always been done. c. By the time change is visible, it is already time to start moving again. d. Leaders will spend years talking about change, but do not put resources where their mouth is. Overall: I typical large business that follows outdated processes and is not inclined to change.

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Cons

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2.0
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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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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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