Industrial Automation and Robotics Executive Search

Factories are rewriting their playbooks as robots, vision systems and AI weld into single intelligent workflows. Our robotics executive search team surfaces the strategists who electrify automation, raise throughput and embed safety, turning capital equipment into relentless engines of growth.

Specialized Expertise in industrial automation executive search

Whether orchestrating collaborative robotic arms or fine-tuning PLC and SCADA architectures, manufacturers need leaders who harmonise sensors, drives and edge-computing insight. KiTalent blends deep domain knowledge with technology headhunting expertise.

Our practice spans AMRs, machine-vision AOI and end-of-arm tooling to identify talent that converts mechatronic potential into bottom-line gains. We channel semiconductor-grade discipline into motion-control environments via semiconductor leadership talent acquisition insights.

Many top automation specialists work internationally across global manufacturing operations. Our international executive search service connects you with these distributed experts wherever they're located.

Through data-driven mapping, we deliver automation leadership strategies that anticipate Industry 4.0 workforce needs. Our candidates bring production agility, cybersecurity resilience and continuous improvement cultures.

From actuators and servo motors to IIoT platforms and advanced HMI, our executives ensure organisations move from isolated pilot lines to fully connected production ecosystems that remain future-ready.

The KiTalent's Advantage in Automation & Robotics Headhunting

Control-Level Technical Understanding

Our specialized consultants possess genuine literacy in automation technologies from device to enterprise level. We understand control architectures, communication protocols, and integration approaches, enabling meaningful assessment beyond surface knowledge. As a leading factory automation headhunter, we ensure candidates have transformational implementation depth.

Convergence of OT/IT Expertise

We identify leaders who navigate operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) convergence critical as automation systems connect to enterprise platforms. Our process automation executive search delivers candidates who bridge traditionally separate domains, maintaining real-time control while enabling enterprise-level data integration.

Application-Specific Robotics Knowledge

Recognizing robotics requirements vary dramatically across applications, we target professionals with specialized expertise in relevant domains from high-precision assembly to warehouse automation. Our smart manufacturing executive search ensures candidates possess specific experience for your implementation challenges.

Lifecycle Value & Implementation Excellence

Understanding automation success requires more than technology selection, we identify leaders excelling at complete implementation lifecycle from concept through commissioning and continuous improvement. Our comprehensive talent acquisition approach delivers candidates managing organizational change dimensions, ensuring systems achieve promised operational benefits.

Key Professional Areas in Industrial Automation & Robotics Executive search

Our recruitment expertise spans the entire automation lifecycle, from R&D and product development to system integration, sales, and service. This often involves sourcing talent for our AI & Innovation vertical.

Meet Our Experts in the Automation and Robotics Sector

Our global practice in automation leadership talent acquisition is coordinated by a dedicated Client Manager and regional specialists from our hubs, connecting companies with talent for Industry 4.0 transformation.

Alessio Montaruli, Client Manager: Industrial Automation, Robotics & Control Systems - Professional Executive Services - Professional Executive Services

Alessio Montaruli

Client Manager: Industrial Automation, Robotics & Control Systems

Alessio coordinates relationships with multinational clients in automation and robotics, linking them with experts in PLC/DCS, robotics integration, and IIoT.

Turin, Italy - KiTalent European Hub for Automation - Professional Executive Services - Professional Executive Services

European Automation Hub

Turin, Italy

Supporting Europe's advanced manufacturing with talent for robotics, control systems, and smart factory solutions from our Turin office.

New York City - KiTalent Americas Hub for Automation - Professional Executive Services - Professional Executive Services

Americas Automation Hub

New York, USA

Serving US and Americas-based industrial clients with talent for system integration, AMRs, and machine vision, coordinated from our New York hub.

Nicosia, Cyprus - KiTalent Middle East Hub for Automation - Professional Executive Services - Professional Executive Services

Middle East Automation Hub

Nicosia, Cyprus

Focusing on automation for manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure projects in the growing MEA region, supported by our Nicosia office.

Almaty, Kazakhstan - KiTalent APAC Hub for Automation - Professional Executive Services - Professional Executive Services

Asia Pacific Automation Hub

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Connecting with APAC's industrial automation leaders for talent in robotics, AI in manufacturing, and control systems, with our Almaty team providing regional expertise.

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