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13

May 5, 2026

Layoffs, Leads, and What Comes Next

The robotics job market is rough right now. Josh Olgin of Direct Recruiters breaks down what's driving the uncertainty, where hiring is picking back up, and how to run a smarter job search.

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Show Notes

If you've opened LinkedIn recently, you already know. Layoffs, restructures, familiar faces back on the market. So instead of scrolling past it, we decided to actually talk about it.

Josh Olgin, Managing Partner and Director of Robotics at Direct Recruiters, has spent 14 years inside the robotics and automation job market. He knows what's happening, why it's happening, and where things are quietly turning around.

We get into the real drivers behind today's uncertainty: post-COVID overhiring, the warehouse automation slowdown, and how a few big players pulling back creates ripple effects across the whole industry.

Then we get to what actually matters if you're in the market. Josh breaks down the roles seeing real demand right now, where integrators and OEMs are still hiring, and how to work the search smarter. We also get into realistic timelines, what a recruiter relationship actually gets you, and why proof beats buzzwords on every resume.

If you're hiring, exploring options, or trying to land on your feet after a layoff, this one is worth your time.

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Josh Olgin

Managing Partner and Director of Robotics

Direct Recruiters

Josh Olgin is Managing Partner and Director of Robotics at Direct Recruiters, with 14+ years placing talent across robotics, automation, and physical AI. He's one of the most connected recruiters in the industry.

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