The growing demand for power electronics engineers in 2026
Few engineering disciplines are experiencing growth quite like power electronics. As industries transition toward electrification, renewable energy,
sector specific recruitment
Semiconductor recruitment specialists
Connecting semiconductor businesses with the engineers, technical specialists, and leadership talent needed to design, develop, manufacture, and scale the technologies powering the modern world.
From IC design and verification to power electronics, compound semiconductors and manufacturing, Octagon Group supports semiconductor recruitment across the USA, UK and Europe with specialist recruitment solutions built around technical expertise, security requirements and long-term hiring success.
Whether you’re expanding an engineering team, supporting a new product roadmap, scaling manufacturing capability or searching for your next leadership hire, our team understands the specialist roles that drive the semiconductor industry forward.
Semiconductor hiring challenges in 2026
The semiconductor industry continues to evolve rapidly, but filling specialist talent remains one of the sector’s biggest barriers to growth and delivery.
Many organizations are facing:
Competition for IC design and verification engineers
Shortages of experienced semiconductor manufacturing talent
Growing demand for power electronics expertise
Urgent supply of advanced semiconductor specialists
Increasing competition for emerging global technology companies
Succession risks created by an aging engineering workforce
At Octagon Group, we understand that semiconductor recruitment requires more than technical keyword matching. Success depends on identifying engineers with the right combination of technical capability, commercial awareness, and experience operating within highly specialised environments.
Trusted by the leaders in the sector
Semiconductor roles we recruit for
IC design & verification
- IC Design Engineer
- ASIC Design Engineer
- FPGA Engineer
- Verification Engineer
- Design Verification Engineer
Power electronics & semiconductor devices
- Power Electronics Engineer
- Applications Engineer
- Device Engineer
- GaN Engineer
- SiC Engineer
Manufacturing & process engineering
- Process Engineer
- Yield Engineer
- Wafer Fabrication Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
Leadership & technical management
- Engineering Manager
- Technical Director
- Head of Engineering
- Operations Director
- CTO
Meet your semiconductor recruitment team
Senior Talent Partner
Scott Newcomen
Specialism
R&D / Engineering
Fun Fact
Loves Arsenal and golf alongside his ‘other career’... being a Pokémon Go trainer. Safe to say, he's always chasing wins, birdies, and rare catches!
Talent Director / Co-Founder
Steve Bernat
Specialism
Contract Engineering
Fun Fact
I’m a qualified ski instructor and the best skier in the office (debatable)
Talent Director / Co-Founder
Bhav Patel
Specialism
RF, Power and Semiconductor Tech
Fun Fact
Fitness & endurance enthusiast (marathon, triathlon, cross-fit). LFC obsessed. Loves Santa Monica.
Why semiconductor clients love working with us
Specialist semiconductor talent networks
We proactively engage RF microwave, power electronics, IC design, verification, power electronics, manufacturing and advanced engineering mindsets.
Reduced long-term hiring risk
Our understanding of semiconductor specifications ensures stronger alignment between technical capability, business requirements and cultural fit.
Scalable hiring support solutions
We support businesses hiring for specialized positions, full recruitment execution or part-time hiring support for permanent and contract placements.
Recruitment built around partnership
We serve as an extension of your team, providing transparent communication, market insight and recruitment strategies tailored to your business goals.
Why candidates love working with us
Access to specialist semiconductor opportunities
We work with companies in IC design, chip design, hardware, compound semiconductors and emerging technology businesses.
We understand your background
Our consultants understand semiconductor trends, and career pathways, keeping an accurate connection with your experience and priorities.
Building long-term career partnerships
Whether you are looking for your next permanent role, contract opportunity or consulting mode, we focus on building long-term relationships rather than one-off placements.
Support throughout the process
From resume guidance and interview preparation to salary benchmarking and market insight, we support you throughout your recruitment journey.
Semiconductor hiring insights
Better hiring decisions start with a better understanding.
Our insights are shaped by real hiring challenges we see every day, including guidance on how to hire embedded engineers, market demand for specialist skills, and salary and availability trends across technology and engineering roles.
Semiconductor hiring challenges in a competitive market
Despite record levels of investment, semiconductor businesses around the world continue to face one persistent challenge: finding
Semiconductor recruiting trends shaping 2026
The semiconductor industry continues to sit at the center of global technological innovation. From artificial intelligence and
Looking to hire semiconductor talent?
Whether you need IC design engineers, verification specialists, power electronics experts, manufacturing leaders, or scalable recruitment support, Octagon Group can help you secure the talent needed to deliver your next generation of innovation.
Fill the form below, or simply contact Bhav at bpatel@octagongroup.global or 512-737-6726.
