Eaton Bringing 200+ Jobs to Bellevue with $30 Million Facility

Electrical supply manufacturer and power management company to open new plant in Nebraska city.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:23am

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A close-up view of a sleek, metallic electrical switchgear component floating against a plain white background, representing the advanced technology that will be produced at Eaton's new Bellevue plant.Eaton's new $30 million facility in Bellevue will manufacture advanced electrical switchgear components to power homes, businesses, and data centers across the region.Bellevue Today

Eaton, a Fortune 500 electrical supply manufacturer and power management company, is investing $30 million to open a new facility in Bellevue, Nebraska that could create over 200 engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs. The company cited the city's talented workforce, proximity to Offutt Air Force Base, and availability of a large 380,000-square-foot building as key factors in its decision to locate the plant in Bellevue.

Why it matters

Eaton's new facility will help address critical shortages of electrical supplies that have been holding up construction projects in the region. The jobs created will also provide employment opportunities for former military members transitioning out of service at Offutt Air Force Base.

The details

The new Eaton facility will manufacture switchgear, which is the technology that supplies power to homes, apartments, and AI data centers. Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike said the company's arrival addresses a major need, as 'apartment buildings are being held up from being built, commercial buildings are being held up from being built because they can't get the electrical supplies.' Eaton plant manager Ehsan Behboudi stated the company selected Bellevue due to the 'talented workforce' in the area.

  • Eaton expects to start production at the new facility next year.
  • The Bellevue City Council will determine whether the company qualifies for LB-840, a state fund allowing tax dollars to be contributed to economic development.

The players

Eaton

A Fortune 500 electrical supply manufacturer and power management company that is investing $30 million to open a new facility in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Rusty Hike

The mayor of Bellevue, Nebraska, who stated that Eaton's new facility will help address critical shortages of electrical supplies that have been holding up construction projects in the region.

Ehsan Behboudi

The plant manager for Eaton's new facility in Bellevue, who cited the 'talented workforce' in the area as a key factor in the company's decision to locate the plant there.

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What they’re saying

“We selected the Bellevue location because of the talented workforce. We expect to create over 200 engineering, manufacturing, and operation jobs.”

— Ehsan Behboudi, Eaton Plant Manager

“You're always hearing of all the shortages. Apartment buildings are being held up from being built, commercial buildings are being held up from being built because they can't get the electrical supplies.”

— Rusty Hike, Bellevue Mayor

“With Eaton, you have some military that, there's some people in the military that go there four years and they get out. So we have a natural supply of labor force here.”

— Rusty Hike, Bellevue Mayor

What’s next

The Bellevue City Council will determine whether Eaton qualifies for LB-840, a state fund allowing tax dollars to be contributed to economic development.

The takeaway

Eaton's decision to open a new $30 million facility in Bellevue, Nebraska highlights the city's appeal as a hub for manufacturing and logistics, with its skilled workforce, proximity to Offutt Air Force Base, and availability of large industrial spaces. The new plant will help address critical shortages of electrical supplies that have been impacting construction projects in the region.