How NIGICO Hired an Electrical Engineer with linq

NIGICO is one of Greece’s most specialized companies in the field of power management and critical power protection solutions. Since its establishment in 1996, the company has been designing and delivering integrated solutions including UPS systems, batteries, rectifiers, inverters, HPAC thermal management solutions, and data center infrastructure, serving organizations that require the highest levels of reliability and operational continuity. Its customer base spans industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, transportation, and public infrastructure, while its operations are supported by certified quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety management systems.

In such a highly technical environment – where even a minor system failure can affect mission-critical operations – hiring the right Electrical / Electronics Engineer is essential. The role requires expertise in power electronics, experience with critical power systems, and a thorough understanding of the stringent reliability standards associated with complex technical projects. Recruiting the right engineer is fundamental to NIGICO’s ability to continue delivering and supporting solutions where operational continuity is non-negotiable.

NIGICO needed to strengthen its technical team by hiring an Electrical / Electronics Engineer for a highly specialized position requiring a combination of technical expertise and experience with critical infrastructure projects. Unlike more general engineering roles, this position required knowledge of power electronics, UPS technologies, and the demanding reliability standards associated with data centers, industrial facilities, and other mission-critical environments.

Professionals with this profile represent a limited segment of the engineering talent market and, in most cases, are already employed by specialized engineering firms or organizations operating similar technologies. The challenge became evident through the company’s organic recruitment efforts, which generated only four inbound applications throughout the search. Under these circumstances, successfully filling the role required more than simply publishing a job advertisement – it demanded a targeted sourcing strategy and proactive outreach to qualified engineering professionals.

The collaboration began with a comprehensive walkthrough of the linq Sourcing platform, enabling the NIGICO team to leverage its full capabilities from day one. At the same time, the linq team actively participated in the sourcing process, supporting the company in identifying and engaging candidates who matched the technical requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment strategy, we recommended that NIGICO contact interested candidates as quickly as possible to maintain their availability throughout the evaluation process. In total, 57 targeted outreach requests were sent, resulting in 10 positive candidate responses and creating a high-quality talent pipeline for assessment. The recruitment process concluded successfully with the hiring of the right Electrical / Electronics Engineer, filling a position that required a high level of technical specialization.

Throughout the search, only four organic applications were received, highlighting the difficulty of attracting highly specialized engineering professionals through traditional recruitment channels. At the same time, 57 targeted outreach requests generated 10 positive responses, creating a strong pool of qualified candidates for evaluation. The recruitment process ultimately resulted in the successful hire of an Electrical / Electronics Engineer, demonstrating the value of proactive sourcing in markets where specialized technical talent is limited.

The new hire strengthened NIGICO’s technical team in a role responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, and operation of critical power systems across high-demand projects. For a company operating in mission-critical infrastructure, hiring specialized engineering talent in a timely manner plays a significant role in maintaining operational readiness and ensuring the company’s ability to continue delivering reliable solutions to its customers.

The NIGICO case highlights a common challenge in recruiting highly specialized engineering professionals. Receiving only four organic applications demonstrated that traditional recruitment channels alone were not sufficient to reach the right talent. Instead, the recruitment strategy relied on 57 targeted candidate outreach requests, which resulted in 10 positive responses and ultimately led to a successful hire.

The collaboration extended well beyond providing access to a sourcing platform. The linq team actively supported the recruitment strategy, provided continuous guidance throughout the hiring process, and worked alongside NIGICO at every stage of candidate evaluation. In talent markets where specialized professionals are scarce and rarely seek new opportunities actively, a structured and proactive sourcing strategy can make the difference between a prolonged recruitment process and a successful hire.

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