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S7E24 Larry Copponi | The Most Important Skill To Get Hired As An Engineer

Being an Engineer · 5 Jun 2026 · 42m · Episode 24

What this episode covers

Larry Copponi, VP of Staffing Solutions at Spanner Product Development, discusses the evolving landscape of engineering hiring, emphasizing that resourcefulness and strong soft skills are now the most critical attributes for getting hired. He explains how the advent of CAD and AI has allowed companies to do more with fewer resources, shifting the focus from volume to efficiency and requiring engineers to adapt their job search strategies. Copponi advises candidates to prioritize building robust LinkedIn profiles, networking directly with decision-makers, and demonstrating initiative, while warning hiring managers against the mistake of hiring too quickly without clear justification.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Spanner Product Development, Pro Source Inc., TriMech Solutions, Google, Meta, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Tools
LinkedIn, SolidWorks, Pro Engineer, Creo

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