Cracking the recruitment code

Recruitment specialists in the deep tech sector.

Welcome to Enigma People Solutions

We are a retained search recruitment company that specialises in recruiting technical leaders (Principal and Lead Engineers, Heads of department, VP’s CTO’s etc) for the Electronics, Photonics and Semiconductor sectors.

With over 25 years of experience in an industry where competition for talent is fierce we use tried and tested methods to source the right talent for your team even when they’re not looking for a new position. We have a deep network of contacts in the sector that allows us to source and match candidates to the right team.

Whether it’s a senior manager or talented candidate at the beginning of their career we can help source, qualify and provide them for an interview. We also work hard to maintain and keep in touch with our candidate talent pool working with them to place them in the right job and team that allows them to further their career.

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About us

Established in 2004 to provide a bespoke recruitment service to the deep tech sector we have over the years developed a real understanding of the sector, the culture, the employers and candidates.

This has enabled us to create a rich network of both including candidates who are not actively looking for a new job.

Unlike a traditional recruitment service, ours is more of a partnership and matchmaking service where we get to know the employer, the business and our candidates before putting them forward.

With recruitment becoming increasingly challenging for employers, we have developed a unique strategy and process to identify and source talented candidates in response.

Case studies

  • Sometimes the benefit of using a recruitment search partner is that they will consider and approach people that you would never have dreamed of...

  • EDiNA is a world-class centre for data and digital expertise, developing and delivering digital products including largescale…

  • Californian-based indie Semiconductor is a multimillion global company, that selected Edinburgh as…

Vacancies

Hardware

Experienced Electronics Engineer - Livingston, Scotland

Commensurate with experience

Enigma People Solutions is recruiting highly experienced electronics engineer to bring impactful hands on experience customer facing consultancy skills across a range of product...

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Project/Programme Manager

Project Managers

Enigma People Solutions recruits experienced Project Managers for our clients who range from technical product design companies to multinational semiconductor design companies covering a...

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Our blogs

  • What Hiring Leaders Are Prioritising in Today’s Market

    UK Deep Tech Recruitment Trends

  • From Maths Struggles to Optical Engineering Success: Sophia Fox’s Inspiring Path pt.1

    Ben Hanley is chair of the Opening up Photonics steering committee, in this role he interviewed Sophia Fox, an experienced Optical Engineer at EDR Medeso, about her journey from struggling with maths to a flourishing international career in Photonics!

  • The future of UK microelectronics and the talent powering it.

    Ahead of Microelectronics UK 2025, Ben Hanley, owner of recruiter Enigma People Solutions, shared his insight around what the UK is doing well and where it can improve, as well as how those in the industry, whether looking to upskill or get their foot in the door, can stand out. 

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