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ABOUT GEBHARDT

GEBHARDT is an international mechanical engineering company who specialises in developing and manufacturing internal logistics system solutions. Since GEBHARDT was established in 1952, its owners have prided themselves in being the partner for innovative, customised intralogistics systems. Their portfolio offers a single source for internal logistic implementation and includes flexible, modular products for conveyor and storage technology, integrated concepts for warehouse automation, and software solutions that can be easily integrated into existing IT infrastructure.

They are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring progress within the Intralogistics space. This drive for progression is underpinned by a burning desire to raise their client’s internal logistics to a new level which includes an optimised process at the forefront of industry capability, allowing their clients to gain valuable time and avoid the impact of downtime.

OVERVIEW

Due to a period of growth, GEBHARDT was looking to develop their current Software Engineering offering and as such, were looking for several Software Engineers to join their team. The chosen candidates would be part of a wider team focusing on development of new software architecture, tools and features that could be integrated within warehouse robotics and would report to the Head of Robotics Software who sits within the GEBHARDT’s R&D function.

UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS

GEBHARDT required the suitable candidates to have a minimum of three years’ experience in high-level software programming within a robotics or machine automation environment. Alongside this experience, GEBHARDT wanted the successful candidates to possess specific attributes and skills.

IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES

Location

Their location and proximity to other household names that were also recruiting for software engineers had proven challenging in their searches so far.

Remuneration package

The competition for talent meant the right remuneration and package was essential to position them competitively in the market.

Client representation

A strong brand image and consistent representation of the opportunity to the candidate market was critical to engage potential talent.

GEBHARDT'S AIM

GEBHARDT’s aim was to strengthen their software engineering capabilities to enable the development of new technologies, architectures and features, which would provide them with a leading edge. Their objectives were:

Improve the calibre of candidates applying for roles

Fill multiple software engineering roles

Enhance their brand presence in the market

OUR BESPOKE STAFFING SOLUTION

As an experienced, specialist automation staffing firm, we knew the appropriate approach for these roles was that of a head-hunting nature. We used our extensive market knowledge and candidate networks, developed over 11 years, to identify and build a target list of potential candidates who had the experience GEBHARDT was seeking and were also located/were willing to relocate to Sinsheim, Baden Württemberg, Germany.

The suitable talent pool was small, so we used a range of methods including our expansive candidate networks, referrals, and market insights, in order to contact all suitable talent and ensure the highest quality candidates were found.

After approaching the talent identified as part of the longlist, we used our industry knowledge coupled with our knowledge of GEBHARDT to ensure that all candidates interviewed would be both a technical and cultural match to the job specification. In conjunction with GEBHARDT, we created a full competency assessment, that allowed interested candidates to highlight their skills and evidence why they had the right experience essential for the role. This was then used to shortlist suitable talent.

DELIVERING ADDITIONAL VALUE

In addition to filling multiple positions for GEBHARDT, we delivered:

Bespoke competency assessments for their software engineering roles

Market Insights

Enhanced brand exposure

Testimonial

“Talos Automation provides some of the best Robot Programmers and Controls Engineers in the market, including the best talent, not only locally, but also internationally. I would recommend Talos Automation; they can provide us the right type of help whenever needed.”

KUKA Systems

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“Our experience of working with Talos has always been incredibly positive. We require a specialist talent partner who really understands the industry and the international market to supply us with niche engineering resource. We have used Talos for 8 projects now. They supplied a core team of known and trusted engineers, starting with their Project Manager, and supplemented them with the best controls and electrical talent available as the projects manifested. They kept us operating through serious challenges with the line, always providing a solution and delivering their promises."

Proterra Powered LLC

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"We required manpower for a project in Brazil, and the PLC Engineers that Talos Automation recommended were promising. They provided good, clear information on the individuals, and we were able to speak with them easily before engaging some long-term support. I would recommend partnering with Talos Automation."

KNAPP AG

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