Specialized technical search · Nationwide

Talent for the systems that move industry.

Focused direct-hire recruiting for controls engineering, industrial automation, and the technical leaders behind complex operations. A deliberate search, built around the actual work.

Industrial automation
Controls & SCADA
Engineering leadership
Our specialties

Built for hard-to-fill technical roles.

The best technical searches start with a precise understanding of the systems, responsibilities, and experience that matter most.

01 / ENGINEERING

Controls & PLC Engineering

Senior controls engineers, PLC programmers, electrical controls specialists, and systems integration professionals.

02 / SYSTEMS

SCADA, DCS & Automation

Industrial HMI/SCADA, DCS, commissioning, automation architecture, and manufacturing systems expertise.

03 / LEADERSHIP

Technical & Project Leadership

Engineering managers, automation project leads, technical delivery leaders, and other pivotal technical hires.

Why CircuitRidge

Technical recruiting should feel more precise.

Generic keyword matching misses what makes a strong engineer. We begin with the equipment, platforms, project history, and operating environment that shape the role.

  • Specialization instead of a generalist desk
  • Direct communication and clear role requirements
  • Discreet, considered outreach to professionals
  • Permanent-placement search with no upfront fee for standard contingency assignments
Our approach
How it works

A simpler process, from first conversation to introduction.

01

Define

We learn the role, technical environment, compensation, and what successful performance looks like.

02

Search

We identify people whose backgrounds align with the actual requirements, not just a title.

03

Qualify

We discuss experience, interest, timing, and practical fit before introductions.

04

Connect

We help employers and candidates move through conversations with clarity and respect.

Let's begin

One important hire can change everything.

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