Global system scaffolding manufacturer with German automation heritage
Wilhelm Layher manufactures modular scaffolding systems across 44 countries and operates one of Europe's most automated production facilities. The stack reveals a traditionally engineered business—KUKA and FANUC robots on the factory floor, RFEM and ANSYS for structural simulation, SAP for operations—with no signs of cloud migration or modern data tooling. Hiring remains heavily weighted toward manufacturing and engineering (28 of 38 open roles), paired with a notably large intern cohort (16), suggesting a focus on process optimization and production-floor capability rather than software-centric expansion.
Wilhelm Layher is a family-owned manufacturer of system scaffolding, headquartered in Güglingen-Eibensbach, Germany. Founded in 1945, the company operates a flagship automated production plant and 44 sales subsidiaries worldwide, employing over 2,300 people. The product is modular scaffolding designed for rapid assembly, safety, and flexibility across construction sites. Beyond hardware, Layher delivers training, technical consulting, and logistics support. Current operational focus centers on availability and performance metrics, spare parts supply-chain efficiency, and internal workflow optimization across manufacturing and distribution.
Layher runs SAP (enterprise planning) and SAP WM (warehouse management) for operations, paired with KUKA and FANUC industrial robots for production automation at their main facility in Güglingen-Eibensbach.
Yes. Engineering roles represent the largest hiring category (14 of 38 open positions), with 16 intern positions also active, focused on manufacturing, production processes, and spare parts optimization.
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