Good HR policies, uneven implementation - Quality Manager Eaton Employee Review

4.0
16 Aug 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The established core of Eaton Values drive fair and humane behaviors, if/when they are implemented. For example, bereavement leave is granted without rules on whose funeral you may attend (friends, cousins etc.) and time for such is simply expected to be "reasonable". Pay is generally fair and benchmarked against industry. Efforts are being made to upgrade buildings and grounds that are older and in shoddy condition. Equal opportunities for women and minorities.

Cons

Management is under intense pressure to meet quarterly profit goals, even if short-term decisions are detrimental to the business or just don't make sense. Some managers are excellent, but others are ego-driven and make their employees suffer. There seem to be no repercussions on them as long as they meet their profit and expense goals.

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5.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

No cons to mention, great experience.

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Eaton Response
1mo
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
15 May 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
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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