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Hire the people who build real hardware

We find, screen, and present engineers, technicians, operations, supply chain, and technical leaders who fit the role and your team, so you spend your time on the few people worth meeting.

A search partner, not a resume pile

Making a permanent hire is a long-term decision. We start by understanding what the job really involves, how your team works, and what a great hire looks like a year from now.

Then we search, approach, and interview candidates on your behalf, and only put forward people we would hire ourselves.

What you can expect

  • One point of contact for the whole search
  • A shortlist of candidates we have interviewed
  • Clear notes on each candidate's strengths and gaps
  • Help scheduling interviews and gathering feedback
  • Support through the offer and negotiation
  • Check-ins after your new hire starts
Khanh Nguyen, Founder of Selwyn Group

“A great hire doesn’t just fill a seat. It changes what a team can build.”

— Khanh Nguyen, Founder

Who we recruit

We recruit engineers, technicians, and technical leaders for robotics and hardware companies. Aerospace and EV teams are examples, not limits.

  • Robotic arms working on an automated assembly line

    Robotics & automation

    Mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, and controls engineers, plus technicians and technical leaders, for teams building robots and automated systems.

  • Two technicians in hard hats working on a large turbine

    Hardware & manufacturing

    Design, manufacturing, test, and quality engineers, plus operations and supply chain talent, for companies that build physical products, including EVs.

  • Engineer at a multi-screen workstation in an aircraft hangar

    Aerospace

    Engineers, technicians, and technical leaders for aircraft, propulsion, and flight systems teams.

How a search works

A simple process, with you informed at every step.

  1. 01

    Intake call

    We talk through the role, the team, must-have skills, compensation, and timing.

  2. 02

    Search and outreach

    We look beyond active job seekers and reach out directly to people who match.

  3. 03

    Screening and interviews

    We interview candidates and check experience, motivation, and fit before anyone reaches you.

  4. 04

    Your shortlist

    You receive a focused shortlist with our notes on each person.

  5. 05

    Interviews and offer

    We coordinate interviews, collect feedback from both sides, and help you close the offer.

  6. 06

    After the start

    We stay in touch with you and your new hire through the first months on the job.

Common questions

What kinds of roles do you recruit for?

We recruit critical talent for robotics and hardware companies: engineers (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, manufacturing, test, and quality), technicians, operations, supply chain, and technical leadership. Aerospace and EV teams are examples of who we hire for, and we take on other hardware roles too.

Do you fill temporary or contract roles?

No. We focus on permanent, direct-hire placements.

How do your fees work?

We work on a contingency basis, so there is no upfront cost and you pay only when you hire a candidate we present. Our fee is a percentage of the candidate’s first-year base salary, due within 30 days of their start date. We’ll confirm the exact terms on your intake call, and every placement includes our 90-day replacement guarantee.

What if a placement does not work out?

Every permanent placement comes with a 90-day replacement guarantee. Provided payment is received within 30 days of the candidate’s start date, if the candidate is terminated for substandard work performance or resigns voluntarily within the first 90 days of employment, we will provide a replacement candidate. To qualify, notify us within 5 business days of the candidate’s last day of work. This guarantee does not apply in cases of merger, acquisition, or layoff.

Tell us about the role you need to fill

Share a few details and we will set up an intake call.

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