Eaton Asheville reviews

3.8

49% would recommend to a friend

(41 total reviews)
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Paulo Ruiz

27% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Employees in Asheville NC have given Eaton a rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 41 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most employees have a good working experience in Asheville NC. The Eaton employee rating in Asheville NC is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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41 reviews
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
1w
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.
4.0
Mar 5, 2026

Solid place

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

stable, easy going, day to day is very predictable. Honestly a good place to stay long term. EHS Manger salary ranges can be very respectable at certain levels (130k-180k ranges).

Cons

No extra comp at lower levels.

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Eaton Response
2mo
Thank you for your kind words! 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.
5.0
Dec 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Lots of training to help with product knowledge. - Friendly work environment. - Inclusive work culture.

Cons

- Sometimes work seems pretty repetitive. - Experience depends on the team you work with.

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Eaton Response
4mo
We're delighted to hear that you find our work environment so friendly and inclusive. We strive to create a space where everyone can thrive. If you have any suggestions on how we can make it even better, please let us know!
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