Bolstered by rising national demand for its electrical equipment, Eaton, a power management company, plans to add approximately 300 jobs in Buncombe County over the next year. The expansion at its Arden and Avery Creek facilities promises to boost the local economy and create new opportunities for residents in the greater Asheville area, the company announced April 7, 2026.
The new positions at Eaton will support increased production of its Low Voltage Assembly product line. Company officials say the expansion is expected to significantly increase manufacturing capacity in the Asheville area and create high-tech, high-wage jobs. The Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County noted that this marks the seventh major manufacturing expansion announced in Buncombe County since Tropical Storm Helene, signaling continued economic recovery in the region.
Eaton has maintained a presence in the Asheville area since 1977, when its local facility began as Westinghouse Electric. The company currently employs nearly 1,500 people across its Buncombe County sites. Hiring is expected to ramp up over the next 12 months.
More information about job opportunities is available on the company’s website and at upcoming regional hiring events, including the WNC Career Expo on April 16.