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Industries Served

AUTOMATION

INTEGRATORS

OEM

MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING

OIL & GAS

FLUID POWER

Where We Work

Six Verticals. One Deep Specialization.

Our network is built in these industries. The deeper we are in your vertical, the faster and better your shortlist.

Automation & System Integrators

System integrators and custom automation builders scaling their engineering and sales teams.

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Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

Equipment manufacturers hiring design, controls, and applications engineers to build better products.

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Manufacturing & Warehousing

Manufacturing and warehouse operations running complex automation systems across their facilities.

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Oil & Gas / Process Industries

Process control, instrumentation, and safety system specialists for upstream and downstream environments.

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Industrial Valves & Flow Control

Technical sales, applications, and engineering roles supporting valve and flow control manufacturers.

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Fluid Power (Hydraulics / Electrification)

Hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrification specialists for fluid power OEMs and distributors.

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Custom Automation / System Integrators

System Integrators & Custom Automation Teams

Hiring for custom automation isn’t plug-and-play. You need engineers who can design, build, program, troubleshoot, and debug—often all in one role. We focus on candidates who can execute in real environments, not just on paper.

Sales Engineer

Applications Engineer

Controls Engineer

Robotics / Vision Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

Project Engineer

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WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Multi-Platform Environments

CAD, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision—often in the same project. We find engineers who fit the bill.

Application Variety

Material handling, manufacturing lines, robotics. Not every background translates—we know the difference.

Customer-Facing Execution

Engineers represent your team on-site. Communication matters as much as technical skill.

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Meet Client Specifications

Understands requirements and delivers designs that perform in real-world applications.

Built to Operate

Manufacturable, repeatable, and engineered to perform in plants across the U.S. and Canada.

Technical + Commercial Ability

Product knowledge and customer-facing capability.

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers)

Equipment Manufacturers Scaling Their Teams

OEMs need engineers who understand design intent and real-world performance. We focus on candidates who build products designed to operate—and perform in plants across the U.S. and Canada.

Mechanical / Machine Design Engineer

Controls Engineer

Sales Engineer

Applications Engineer

Robotics Engineer

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Manufacturing & Warehousing

Discrete Manufacturing & Warehousing

From production lines to automated warehouse systems, we place engineers and leaders who understand how industrial automation operates at scale.

Robotics Engineer

Automation Engineer

Controls Engineer

Vision Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

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Systems Aligned

Discrete manufacturing or warehousing—robotics, PLCs, conveyors, ASRS, and warehouse automation systems. We match talent to the systems your facility runs.

Built for Throughput

Production uptime, warehouse flow, system reliability, and high-volume operational performance.

Operational Execution

Fast-paced environments requiring troubleshooting, commissioning, integration, and continuous system support.

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DCS Platforms

Honeywell, Emerson, ABB—aligned to your installed systems. We match talent to your environment

Functional Safety Credentials

IEC 61511 / 61508, TÜV familiarity—screened before shortlist.

Remote & Turnaround Experience

Shutdowns, turnarounds, and live process environments where failure isn’t an option.

Oil & Gas / Process Industries

Process Control & Safety-Critical Industries

In these environments, failure isn’t an option. We place engineers with real experience in DCS, instrumentation, and safety systems—built for high-stakes, safety-critical operations.

Instrumentation Engineer

DCS Engineer

I&C Engineer

Field Technician

Process Control Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

SCADA Engineer

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Industrial Valve & Flow Control

Valve & Flow Control Manufacturers and Distributors

This space demands engineers who understand both the product and the application. Product knowledge directly impacts performance and sales.

Applications Engineer

Product Engineer

Outside Sales Engineer

Inside Sales Engineer

Regional Sales Manager

Business Development Manager

Territory Manager

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WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Product + Application Knowledge

Valves, actuators, flow control. Applied in real systems.

Technical + Commercial Ability

Sales Engineers and AEs who can win business and support execution.

Territory Ownership

Aligned to region, travel, and existing customer relationships.

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Fluid Power Depth

Hands-on hydraulics and pneumatics experience—often certified.

Electrification Ready

Understands the shift from hydraulic to electrified systems.

OEM & Distributor Aligned

Fit for design, applications, or sales environments.

Fluid Power (Hydraulics & Electrification)

Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Electrification Specialists

Fluid power is a specialized discipline with a shrinking talent pool. We focus on engineers and sales professionals with real hydraulics experience—and the ability to bridge into electrification.

Hydraulic Engineer

Electrification Engineer

Applications Engineer

Sales Engineer

Business Development Manager

Product Manager

Regional Sales Manager

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Industrial Automation Recruiting Specialists

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