Lead Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Eaton with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lead Engineer roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Eaton overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Eaton as a Lead Engineer according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 30%
Group panel interview: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Skills test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Background check: 9%
Drug test: 4%
Personality test: 4%
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4 rounds. Initial HR screening. 2 technical rounds and 1 HR round.
The technical rounds were focussed on my expertise, development and what I would contribute at Eaton.
The HR round was leaned towards the fit in the organisation and culture.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Eaton (Southfield, MI) in Mar 2025
Interview
Applied through referral. The recruiter reached out for a phone screen (45 mins), then had a video interview with the hiring manager (1 hr), and then a panel interview followed by an interview with different colleagues (4-4.5 hrs).
Although I didn't get the offer, had a really positive interview experience. Was a seriously great role, with great people.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Eaton (Bonn)
Interview
Nach ein paar Vorgesprächen erhielt ich eine Einladung zu einem Gespräch vor Ort Es war ein faires und offenes Gespräch auf Augenhöhe. Es waren Fachleute aus dem technischen Bereich anwesend die meine Qualifikation wirklich beurteilen konnten, außerdem jemand aus der HR Abteilung.