Eaton reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(6,593 total reviews)
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Paulo Ruiz

78% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Eaton has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6,593 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Eaton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
4.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learning, new experience, global presence

Cons

red tape, approvals and validations take months

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Eaton Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we're glad to hear you valued the learning opportunities and global exposure. We’re sorry to hear that red tape affected your work, and we appreciate your advice as we continue to focus on internal growth.
3.0
Feb 11, 2026

A good company for manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Good pay package

Cons

Biased leadership Vague goals Promotion based on recommendation not on merit No value for technical people

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Eaton Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you appreciated the work–life balance and compensation during your time at Eaton. We're sorry to hear about your concerns regarding leadership, goal clarity, and recognition. Your feedback is important, and we recommend you contact our ethics line to voice your concerns in detail.
3.0
Feb 9, 2026

Promotions

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company with job security

Cons

Frequent spin off, politics in promotions

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Eaton Response
4mo
It’s good to hear that you’ve experienced stability and a sense of job security at Eaton. We also recognize your concerns about frequent organizational changes and the promotion process. We appreciate you bringing these points forward as we continue working to strengthen the employee experience.
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