Eaton Reviews

Pros

Benefits were good. Clean and safe working environment. Did not have any problem getting computer equipment or software. Free coffee makers throughout the building.

Cons

Management by the bean counters. Much in-fighting by the mid level management. Little to no lab support such as engineering techs and supplies. Much of the development prototypes were outsourced and I had to do spend many evenings in the lab reworking circuit boards. Trying to deal with design centers in India and China was very counter-productive and had included late night teleconferences at odd hours due to the time differences between Suzhou China, Mumbai, India and the U.S. I was given the 2 minute notice on my layoff last year.

Advice to Senior Management

Stop the in-fighting, Redefine what the Chinese and Indian design centers roles are as they don't really get it yet. Hire some lab technicians who can solder and fabricate. Tell the accountants that this quarters' results don't mean the end of the company.

Pros

Eaton is a name that holds a good following & recognition in the automotive industry. The philosophy of the Eaton mission statement (...to be our customers' best supplier, providing distinctive and highly valued products, services and solutions) is reaching down to the other divisions in which Eaton is now establishing a position.

Cons

The philosophy and vision may be projected to the other divisions (i.e the electrical) however, it appears that perhaps it is more of a "checklist" item to comply with rather than a core business mindset. The mindset in the electrical division persents more of a "mom and pop" we do it our way independency versus we are a corporation and we share good business practices, we are not trying to protect "our turf" within the division. There is improvement -- but the vision is long from being a bit of a blurr...

Advice to Senior Management

Get to the grass roots level - peel back the "rhetoric" and visit the facilities. See what impact "the vision" really is having on the local level. Dig in a bit deeper than the "business plan" that protects a divisions position as managers want to protect their visions versus a solid business strategy. And really HR needs to focus on supporting employees not trying to have management debilate them and then usher them out (even if with a package). In todays market with the number of reductions -- hatch jobs on an employees values and sensibilities is not necessary before eliminating their position and them. This is not sour grapes comment -- just you need to really get a better hold on what is the root issue in a facility and how are employees truly working together "or is it just business as usual that lets poor systems and practices isolate people and make it a sandbox mentality versus a think out of the box mentality'.

Pros

Eaton provides a lot of training opportunities, pays decent Salary, allows for remote work possibility, and provides tuition reimbursement for workers

Cons

Sometimes does not understand the work life balance, and for some time now has not provided company matching for 401k contributions

Advice to Senior Management

Please look into a new performance evaluation system. The current system used feels antiquated and is lengthy and time consuming.

Pros

Good place to work with some good benefits.

Cons

Limited career growth opportunities for its employees.

Advice to Senior Management

Provide more opportunities for talented individuals.

Pros

- Opportunities to learn through internal tools and classes
- Products in a lot of industries, so you can move if wanted to.
- Diverse and knowledgeable workforce

Cons

- At my location a lot of older folks are ready for retire. But there aren't a lot of younger folks ready to take over or learn.
- In order to move up, its all about who you know. Need to change that.

Advice to Senior Management

Invest in a younger workforce......

Pros

Friendly atmosphere and nice managers

Cons

Limited growth within credit department

Advice to Senior Management

Encourage employees to pursue opportunities outside of department

Pros

Culture, Pay, Ease of job

Cons

Politics, Racism, Low Pay, Lack of Knowledge Sharing

Advice to Senior Management

Open your eyes!

Pros

One of the best pays in Engineering atleast in India.

Cons

Poor management. Everything driven form US. No testing facilities.

Advice to Senior Management

Managers need to understand engineering not just theory from Management books.

Pros

The pay, benefits, time off and flex time

Cons

Usually only people willing to relocate every two years are the ones who move up in the company.

Advice to Senior Management

Allow people to move up in the company even if they don't want to relocate to another division.

Pros

If you are a good worker, you will receive recognition and rewards. High performance is demanded, and if you can provide that, you can thrive with Eaton.

Cons

If you are an average to below average worker, you will be miserable.

Advice to Senior Management

MULA's and cutting back benefits and raises to employees should be stopped. Don't accept large bonuses for making your employees having to work harder to keep their job and keep Eaton profitable.