What it is, where the jobs are, what it hires for and pays, and the open jobs today.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Eaton Corporation plc is an American-Irish multinational power management company, with global headquarters at the Eaton House in Dublin and a primary administrative center in Beachwood, Ohio. Eaton has more than 85,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cleveland |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Employees (Wikidata) | 92,000 (2022) |
| Industry | industrial manufacturing |
| Website | eaton.com/us/en-us.html |
Eaton is hiring in 17 states and 30 cities. These are the places with the most openings, which tell you where its work really happens.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ | Note ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | North Carolina | 59 | 22% | |
| El Paso | Texas | 41 | 16% | |
| Charlotte | North Carolina | 23 | 9% | |
| Houston | Texas | 21 | 8% | |
| Los Angeles | California | 20 | 8% | |
| Omaha | Nebraska | 13 | 5% | |
| Austin | Texas | 11 | 4% | |
| Indianapolis | Indiana | 10 | 4% | |
| Dallas | Texas | 7 | 3% | |
| San Antonio | Texas | 6 | 2% | |
| San Diego | California | 6 | 2% | |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 6 | 2% |
The mix of roles shows what Eaton needs right now. Pay is the median of the ranges the employer itself published in its ads (only roles with at least two published ranges).
| Role family ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Typical posted range (median low – median high, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical / Hardware engineer | 40 | not published |
| Software engineer / Developer | 38 | not published |
| Engineer (other) | 32 | not published |
| Other roles | 23 | not published |
| Operations / Supply chain / Logistics | 18 | not published |
| Technician / Trades / Driver | 15 | not published |
| Sales / Business development | 15 | not published |
| Project / Program manager | 13 | not published |
| Mechanical / Manufacturing engineer | 13 | not published |
| Consultant / Business analyst | 12 | not published |
| Administrative / Assistant | 10 | not published |
| Accountant / Auditor / Tax | 6 | not published |
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Lead Power Systems Controls Engineer | 23 |
| Internship Program: Field Service Engineer | 12 |
| Digital Controls and Embedded Software Engineer Specialist | 11 |
| Development Program: Field Service Engineer | 11 |
| Application Engineer | 6 |
| Regional Sales Manager | 6 |
| Supplier Development Engineer | 5 |
| Assembler | 5 |
| Project Manager | 5 |
| Manager | 4 |
| Lead Field Service Electronics Technician | 4 |
| Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer | 4 |
| Digital Solutions Sales Specialist | 4 |
| SAP MM-WM System Architect | 4 |
| VP Global Key Account -Data Center Segment | 4 |
None of the 264 open listings publishes a pay range, so we do not state one.
Eaton states a seniority level in 264 of 264 listings: Senior Level 164, Mid Level 80, Internship 20.
0 of 264 listings (0%) mention a remote or flexible location.
We counted how often Eaton's own 264 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 161 of 264 ads (61%) state a number of years. The median is 5 years; 65% ask for 5 or more and 12% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 218 | 83% |
| Master's degree | 110 | 42% |
| High school diploma or GED | 46 | 17% |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 23 | 9% |
| Associate degree | 22 | 8% |
| PhD or doctorate | 14 | 5% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Background check or drug test | 228 | 86% |
| Work authorization required | 46 | 17% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 23 | 9% |
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 22 | 8% |
| Says it does NOT sponsor visas | 10 | 4% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Relocation mentioned | 192 | 73% |
| On-site or in-person work | 179 | 68% |
| Travel mentioned | 126 | 48% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 83 | 31% |
| Heavy lifting | 46 | 17% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| sap | 29 | 11% |
| excel | 21 | 8% |
| cdl | 18 | 7% |
| matlab | 17 | 6% |
| pmp | 12 | 5% |
| c++ | 12 | 5% |
| power bi | 11 | 4% |
| cpa | 10 | 4% |
| salesforce | 9 | 3% |
| azure | 9 | 3% |
| autocad | 9 | 3% |
| cad | 7 | 3% |
| aws | 4 | 2% |
| gcp | 4 | 2% |
| sql | 4 | 2% |
What the hiring process, culture, schedules and benefits are like is not in our sources, so we do not describe it. Read the job ads and the employer's own site.
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264 open jobs today, 75 posted in the last 7 days (updated several times a day).
Mostly in Raleigh, NC (59), El Paso, TX (41), Charlotte, NC (23).