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State of hiring in the robotics market with Jeff Chapman

The Robot Report Podcast · 3 Aug 2021 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Jeff Chapman, founder of The Chapman Group, discusses the current state of hiring in the North American robotics industry, highlighting a significant talent shortage in sales, engineering, and software roles. He explains how the pandemic accelerated remote hiring processes and shifted sales strategies toward consultative, digital-first interactions, particularly in e-commerce and medical device automation. Chapman emphasizes the need for better educational pipelines and mentorship to bridge the gap between university theory and practical industry needs, noting that companies are aggressively recruiting to fill critical gaps left by retiring baby boomers.

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Toyota, Teradine, Universal Robots, AutoGuide Mobile Robots, Energid, Via Robotics, Locust, Valia, Adept, Chapman Group
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Q5

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