# 180 Engineering > 180 Engineering is a U.S. engineering and IT recruiting and executive-search firm that places technical talent through direct-hire, contract staffing, and retained search. Forbes-rated and recognized by ClearlyRated for best-in-class client and candidate satisfaction, the firm serves hiring organizations and job seekers across engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, software, test, field service, sales, and project/program management) and IT, with deep focus in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical-device industries. Contact: info@180engineering.com. ## Company - [Our Story](https://180engineering.com/our-story/): Company background, mission, and history. - [Our Team](https://180engineering.com/our-team/): The recruiters and leadership behind 180 Engineering. - [Our Awards](https://180engineering.com/our-awards/): Forbes and ClearlyRated recognition for recruiting excellence. - [Contact](https://180engineering.com/contact/): Reach the team — info@180engineering.com. ## For Employers - [Why 180 Engineering](https://180engineering.com/why-180-hiring-organization/): What sets the firm apart for hiring organizations. - [Our Approach for Clients](https://180engineering.com/our-approach-for-clients/): How 180 sources, screens, and vets technical candidates. - [Direct Hire](https://180engineering.com/direct-hire/): Permanent-placement recruiting for engineering and IT roles. - [Contract Staffing](https://180engineering.com/contract-staffing/): Contract and contract-to-hire technical talent. - [Retained Search](https://180engineering.com/retained-search/): Executive and retained search for senior technical leadership. - [Consulting Services](https://180engineering.com/consulting-services/): Engineering consulting and project-based talent solutions. - [Payroll Services](https://180engineering.com/payrolling-service/): Payrolling for contingent workers you have already sourced. - [Industry Solutions](https://180engineering.com/industry-solutions/): Staffing solutions tailored by industry. - [Client Testimonials](https://180engineering.com/client-testimonials/): Reviews from hiring-organization clients. - [Manufacturing 4.0 Readiness Audit](https://180engineering.com/manufacturing-4-0-readiness-audit/): Assessment of smart-manufacturing readiness. - [Cybersecurity CMMC 2.0 Level 1 Audit](https://180engineering.com/cybersecurity-cmmc-2-0-level-1-audit/): CMMC 2.0 Level 1 cybersecurity readiness audit. ## For Job Seekers - [Job Postings](https://180engineering.com/job-postings/): Current open engineering and IT positions. - [Why 180 Engineering](https://180engineering.com/why-180-job-seekers/): Why candidates choose to work with 180 Engineering. - [Our Approach for Job Seekers](https://180engineering.com/our-approach-for-job-seekers/): How 180 supports candidates through the job search. - [Resume Upload](https://180engineering.com/resume-upload/): Submit a resume to be considered for roles. - [Job Alerts](https://180engineering.com/job-alerts/): Subscribe to alerts for new matching openings. - [Candidate Testimonials](https://180engineering.com/candidate-testimonials/): Reviews from placed candidates. ## Practice Areas - [Electrical Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/electrical-engineering-recruiters/): Electrical engineering recruiting. - [Mechanical Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/mechanical-engineering-recruiters/): Mechanical engineering recruiting. - [Manufacturing Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/manufacturing-engineering/): Manufacturing engineering recruiting. - [Quality Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/quality-engineering/): Quality engineering recruiting. - [Software Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/software-engineering/): Software engineering recruiting. - [Test Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/test-engineering/): Test engineering recruiting. - [Field Service Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/field-service-engineering/): Field service engineering recruiting. - [Sales Engineering](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/sales-engineering/): Sales engineering recruiting. - [Project / Program Management](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/project-management-recruiters/): Project and program management recruiting. - [Information Technology (IT)](https://180engineering.com/practice-area/it/): IT recruiting across infrastructure and software roles. ## Industries Served - [Aerospace](https://180engineering.com/industry/aerospace/): Aerospace engineering and IT talent. - [Automotive](https://180engineering.com/industry/automotive/): Automotive engineering and IT talent. - [Manufacturing](https://180engineering.com/industry/manufacturing/): Manufacturing engineering and IT talent. - [Pharmaceutical](https://180engineering.com/industry/pharmaceutical/): Pharmaceutical engineering and IT talent. - [Medical Devices](https://180engineering.com/industry/medical-devices/): Medical-device engineering and IT talent. ## IT Staffing Roles - [Database Administrator](https://180engineering.com/staffing/database-administrator/): Database administrator staffing. - [Helpdesk / Desktop Technician](https://180engineering.com/staffing/desktop-technician/): Helpdesk and desktop-support staffing. - [IT Project Manager](https://180engineering.com/staffing/it-project-manager/): IT project manager staffing. - [Network Engineer](https://180engineering.com/staffing/network-engineer/): Network engineer staffing. - [Systems Administrator](https://180engineering.com/staffing/systems-administrator/): Systems administrator staffing. - [Systems Engineer](https://180engineering.com/staffing/systems-engineer/): Systems engineer staffing. ## Resources - [180 Insights](https://180engineering.com/180-insights/): Articles and insights on engineering/IT hiring and careers. - [Executive Briefs](https://180engineering.com/executive-briefs/): In-depth briefs for hiring leaders. - [2026 Engineering & IT Compensation Guide](https://180engineering.com/executive_briefs/2026-guide-engineering-it-compensation/): Salary benchmarks for engineering and IT roles. ## Optional - [Join Our Team](https://180engineering.com/join-our-team/): Internal careers at 180 Engineering. - [Beat the Streets Chicago](https://180engineering.com/beat-the-streets-chicago-wrestling/): Community partnership supporting youth wrestling.