Pay not in line with industry standard - Master Server Engineer Eaton Employee Review

3.0
Sep 13, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The work I do is great, my peers are awesome, and my manager is awesome. I really love working here. Retirement is one portion of compensation that is in line with industry standards.

Cons

The biggest con is that compensation does not align with industry standards. For this reason, they have trouble keeping service engineers in the Power Quality division across the nation. Even service engineers in the Power Distribution division hire on higher than some PQ guys are, after having been with the company for years. I talk openly and in depth with everyone I meet about their pay/benefits and how they like their job. I always keep my finger on the pulse in the job market just to know how my benefits stack up. It is my opinion that the healthcare benefits are sub par, and pay is mid-low. The retirement compensation, in my opinion is great, but even that is a step back from having used to have a pension plan. Great place to start/build experience. Considering employment elsewhere, maybe even Eaton Power Distribution.

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2.0
May 15, 2026
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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
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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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