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Executive Search for Sensors & Power Leaders

We help high-growth and established companies in the Sensors & Power sectors secure engineering-driven, innovative, and commercially astute leaders—from cutting-edge sensor developers to global power electronics manufacturers.

Our deep industry insight ensures you hire executives who understand complex R&D cycles, critical power efficiency, new material science, and the evolving demands of smart and sustainable energy solutions.

Why choose Insight Technology Search

Accelerated hiring process with a 97% success rate.

Access to exclusive, top-tier leadership talent

Deep expertise in advanced technology sectors

Leadership Challenges in a Rapidly Evolving Market

Driving Innovation in Miniaturization & Multi-sensing

We help clients secure leaders who’ve successfully brought next-generation sensor technologies to market, focusing on miniaturization, higher accuracy, and multi-sensor fusion.

Optimizing Power Efficiency for IoT & Connected Devices

We identify C-suite and senior leaders with a proven track record in developing and scaling power management ICs, energy harvesting, and ultra-low power solutions for widespread adoption.

Navigating the Shift to Sustainable & Renewable Energy

Our industry-specific approach ensures you hire executives who understand the dynamics of renewable energy, battery technology, power grid modernization, and distributed power systems.

Bridging Hardware & Software for Intelligent Sensing

We specialize in finding rare hybrid leaders – those who can drive both advanced hardware development and the software/AI algorithms that make sensors intelligent and data-rich.

Ensuring Reliability & Compliance in Critical Applications

We target experienced executives who have not only led through technological disruption but also ensured rigorous reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance for mission-critical power and sensor components.

Our 5-Step Executive Search Process

1. Specialist Focus

Maintaining exceptional networks in advanced technology industries, looking past keywords and prioritising only the best candidates.

2. Clarity of Assignment

We align with your team to agree on the business needs of who can address them. Our attention to detail ensures we meet your expectations. We send a confirmation of our understanding, so ur search is perfectly targeted. No surprises.

3. Honest, Quick Feedback

We help you optimise your search criteria. If the job's compensation isn't cutting it, we will tell you straight. We share market information about what does and does not resonate with your potential hires. We do not keep searching for an unrealistic candidate, we will tell clients when they need to adjust their expectations - whether that means changing the job description, increasing salary, or broadening the search criteria.

4. Regular Updates

We set up a system of weekly updates, so you always know exactly what's going on.

5. Tenacity

We don't stop until the position is filled. If a candidate does not accept an offer, we go back to the drawing board to get more people. No extra charge.

Featured Sensors & Power Executive Search Case Studies

Multiple MDs

Europe & US

Managing Director

Electronic Systems - Italy

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Sensors - California

What Our Clients Say

140+ Global Placements

We offer an integrated approach to executive search, with the expertise to help you attract and retain the best possible talent for your company.

74+ Trusted Clients

Since we were founded, over 70 companies have trusted us with their global leadership needs. You are in good hands.

16+ Countries

We have built an international executive search firm, successfully completing searches in the US, Europe and Asia for over a decade.

Find Your Next Executive Leader

Partner with us to discover top talent that will drive your business success.

✓ 140+ Successful Placements
✓ 74+ Trusted Clients
✓ 16+ Countries

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Search in Sensors & Power

We typically recruit C-level and senior leadership roles across the sensors and power value chains. This includes positions such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Vice President of Engineering, VP of Power Electronics, R&D Directors for sensing technologies, Product & Marketing Executives for smart sensors, and Sales or Business Development Leaders for energy solutions.

We tailor each search to your business model—whether you’re an innovative sensor startup or a global power component manufacturer.

We combine deep industry expertise with proactive executive search to identify and engage high-impact leaders who aren’t actively on the market. Our search process includes talent mapping, competitor analysis, and direct outreach through our trusted network. We focus on cultural fit, technical fluency (e.g., in MEMS, ASICs, wide bandgap semiconductors, energy management), and proven leadership—ensuring you meet candidates who align with your business goals and understand the complexities of bringing cutting-edge sensor or power solutions to market.

Yes, we have extensive experience supporting both sensor technology companies and power electronics firms. We understand the distinct leadership needs of each—whether it’s guiding sensor companies through miniaturization and IoT integration challenges, or helping power electronics firms optimize energy efficiency, develop new materials, and navigate evolving grid demands. Our tailored approach ensures we match you with leaders who bring relevant experience and strategic insight specific to your business structure and position within the broad Sensors & Power ecosystem.

Yes, we conduct global executive searches across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. With an international network of senior technology leaders and proven search capabilities across key regions, we’re equipped to find and secure top-tier talent wherever your leadership needs arise. We understand regional market dynamics, cultural considerations, and relocation logistics—ensuring a seamless, cross-border hiring process.