OUR EXPERTISE

OUR NUMBERS

  • 25

    Years of expertise

    We’ve been providing exciting roles in automation, manufacturing, and advanced technology for over 2 decades.

  • 13

    Global offices

    Our teams across UK, Europe, USA, RSA, India and APAC extend a global reach for identifying top employers.

  • 28

    Days to hired

    From refining your employee brand to sourcing niche positions, we’re committed to your success.

Matching top minds with cutting edge careers, our advanced technology team offers expert hiring solutions across the innovative and evolving automation and technology landscape.

Pushing the boundaries of innovative technology and advancing automation, our Advanced Technology team partners with forward-thinking OEMs and end users to support the research, design and implementation of cutting-edge software & technology across robotics, AI, machine learning, computer vision, autonomous vehicles, drones and battery technology. Whether you're working with drone technology, battery technology, articulated robots, humanoids, autonomous vehicles, big data, IoT, or automatic identification, we can connect you to the top talent driving innovation and sustainability in your field. Our global network taps into the best minds around the world to help you reshape the status quo.

The robotics industry is ushering in a new era of automation and intelligent machines. From manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and exploration, robots are revolutionizing various sectors by enhancing efficiency, precision, and safety. This multidisciplinary field combines mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and artificial intelligence to create sophisticated systems capable of performing complex tasks.

Some of our robotics roles include:

  • Hardware/software
  • Design
  • Assembly & service
  • Project engineering
  • Sales & business development​

The battery technology sector is at the forefront of revolutionizing how we store and utilize energy. From powering electric vehicles to enabling renewable energy solutions, this dynamic industry is driving innovation across multiple domains. As the demand for sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions continues to soar, battery technology companies are pushing the boundaries of chemistry, materials science, and manufacturing processes.

Some of our battery roles include:

  • Research & Development
  • Process & manufacturing engineering
  • Quality engineering
  • Battery systems & design engineering
  • Testing, validation & safety​

Engineering lies at the heart of the AI, ML, Vision & Voice industry, driving breakthroughs in intelligent systems. Computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning engineers develop cutting-edge algorithms to analyze visual data, enable voice interfaces, and build self-learning models across applications. AI software engineers architect robust platforms integrating these capabilities into devices and cloud services. From autonomous vehicles employing computer vision to voice assistants understanding natural queries, this multidisciplinary engineering field is key to advancing human-machine interfaces and intelligent decision-making systems that amplify capabilities across sectors.

Some of our AI roles include:

  • Data/business intelligence engineering
  • Product management
  • Research
  • Engineering
  • Architect​

The future of transportation is being shaped by the dynamic and rapidly evolving future mobility sector. This industry encompasses a wide range of technologies and services that are redefining how we move people and goods. From electric and autonomous vehicles to innovative mobility solutions like ride-sharing and micromobility, this sector is at the forefront of addressing the challenges of urban congestion, emissions reduction, and seamless connectivity. Companies in this space are leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and connectivity solutions to develop intelligent transportation systems and enhanced user experiences.

Some of our autonomous vehicles & drone roles include:

  • ADAS development & software engineering
  • Sensor integration & perception systems
  • Testing, validation & safety
  • Autonomous vehicle systems architecture
  • Vehicle integration & deployment​

OUR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY JOBS

Controls Design Engineer

Added 03/30/2026

Controls Design EngineerSummary: As a Controls Engineer, you will be directly involved in designing and implementing control solutions for world-class automated material handling systems and execute this by ensuring consistent standards and driving continuous improvement within the design team.You will leverage your expertise in controls engineering to provide software design for PLC's, HMIs, and SCADA systems following this through to the testing and commissioning phases while having an awareness of the cost, timescale, and requirements of the material handling project.This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a global and dynamic engineering community and have valuable input in the...

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I dealt with the team at Proactive Global and in particular with Nick, and I received an amazing service. Nick actively listened to understand where I was in my career and my ambitions, and what my requirements were for my next role. I felt understood and looked after throughout the process, was given good regular updates and communication was always great. Thanks to Proactive Global I received a good number of job opportunities and secured interesting and suitable interviews. Highly recommend to use this company.

Francesco Pellegrino

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Net Promoter Score
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