Eaton - Progressive Company, High Expectations - Mechanical Engineering Manager Eaton Employee Review

3.0
Jun 28, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Progressive work policies around flex work. - Progressive views on inclusivity and diversity. - Better than average about talent assessment and hiring. - Many opportunities for advancement, travel, career growth. - Salary is often less than other firms. - Tends to hire younger and in company for management or senior roles.

Cons

- Salary is often less than other firms. - Tends to hire younger and in company for management or senior roles, potentially a cost savings strategy. - Can be demanding, requiring significant overtime/discretionary effort to maintain expectations of leadership. - Some members of leadership are old-school (think Jack Welch) in terms of style and behavior, but there is some shift to a more inclusive and collaborative workplace. - Personal development and growth is all about who your manager is, and how much time your manager can devote. My experience is that 25% of the time this can be a good arrangement, and 75% of the time leave you wanting. -

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

best salary as of now

Cons

not so best salary as of now

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Eaton Response
3w
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you're pleased with our compensation and benefits package. We aim to continue to provide competitive salaries and robust benefits to support our team.
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
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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