# State of hiring in the robotics market with Jeff Chapman

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2021-08-03
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman#t=8) Introduction: Robot Report Podcast and Olympic Robotics
- [16:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman#t=969) Introduction: Jeff Chapman and The Chapman Group
- [24:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman#t=1457) Impact of the Pandemic on Recruiting and Remote Interviews
- [32:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman#t=1967) Sales Team Evolution and the Baby Boomer Gap
- [37:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman#t=2269) Educational Pipelines and Mentorship for Young Talent
- [44:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman#t=2654) Recruiting Process and Leveraging LinkedIn Networks
- [55:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-08-03-state-of-hiring-in-the-robotics-market-with-jeff-chapman#t=3312) Solving the Talent Shortage through Awareness and Education

## Topics

- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Toyota (company)
- Q5 (product)
- Teradine (company)
- Universal Robots (company)
- AutoGuide Mobile Robots (company)
- Energid (company)
- Via Robotics (company)
- Locust (company)
- Valia (company)
- Adept (company)
- Chapman Group (company)

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