Specialists in Fluid Power & Automation Recruitment

We're a hyper-focused search and advocacy consultancy firm offering intelligent talent solutions to the fluid power and automation industries.

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    Over 40 years combined fluid power industry experience as Sales Directors and Hiring Managers

    • As industry insiders, we can confidently say we've walked a mile in your shoes.  That's why our recruitment approach and process was designed specifically for the industries that we've worked in and love!

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    Our Services Matter in Today’s Fluid Power & Automation Landscape

    Industry Maturation • Ongoing Consolidation • A Limited Incoming Talent Pipeline

    Fluid power and automation are in the middle of a fundamental shift. This is why an "on-demand" talent partner with extensive industry experience is a necessity.

    The industry is maturing, major players continue to consolidate, and the available talent pool has never been tighter. Companies are competing not just for market share, but for the specialized people who can sustain growth, drive innovation, and navigate the complexity of modern industrial systems.

    How We Help

    In a consolidating industry with a shrinking talent pool, here's what we do:

    Engaged Search

    With engaged search, you secure a committed search partner and industry insider, who aligns on your hiring goals, and delivers vetted talent with real momentum behind the process.  

    Executive Search

    Our executive search process is a targeted, research-driven approach to identifying, engaging, and securing senior leaders critical to long-term success 

    Market & Talent Intelligence

    Through talent intelligence and proactive pipelining, we help you understand your talent landscape, benchmark the market, and create a future-ready shortlist so you’re never hiring reactively.

    Trend Report | Spring 2026

    fluid power & motion control

    What industry leaders are saying about current trends and the future of hiring
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    What Our Clients Are Saying

      They have done a great job for us. Candidates were well screened and a good fit for our organization.

      Vice President of Operations

      The great thing about working with EastLake is they are very focused on finding a candidate that fits what we are looking for. We are not wasting time pouring through resumes of candidates that are not a fit for our organization.

      President

      I am thrilled to share my exceptional experience with Eastlake Search Consultants. Their candidate placement services have not only saved me a significant amount of time but have also consistently provided well-screened candidates that perfectly fit our needs. Eastlake truly takes the time to understand our company, our culture, and exactly what we are looking for in a candidate. Their dedication and thorough understanding of our requirements have made the hiring process smooth and efficient. I highly recommend Eastlake Search Consultants to any organization seeking a reliable and effective recruitment partner.

      President

      EastLake does a great job for our company! The ability to understand the profile of candidates we are looking for, and the well screened candidates has put EastLake at the top of our list for recruitment of sales positions.  Candidates arrive exactly the way we were expecting, and this reduces wasted time going through resumes and contacting candidates.

      Senior Leader

      We are incredibly pleased with the results of our partnership with East Lake Search Consultants. We engaged their team to fill an outside sales role in a traditionally difficult recruiting market, and they exceeded our expectations.What stood out most was their ability to truly listen; they were thoughtful and intentional with every candidate they submitted. Throughout the process, East Lake demonstrated a high level of professionalism and patience, eventually securing a fantastic candidate we are thrilled to have on board. We will definitely be working with them again for our future hiring needs.

      President, Mobile Systems Integration Division