We are looking for an experienced US Staffing Recruiter with proven expertise in sourcing, engaging, and placing niche technical talent across the Semiconductor and Core Engineering sectors (Mechanical, Hardware, Thermal, Equipment, and Manufacturing Engineers).
In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment for complex technical requisitions across US time zones. You will leverage advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques, Boolean search strings, and direct headhunting methods to connect with hard-to-find engineering talent in cleanroom operations, IC design, capital equipment, and mechanical design domains.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing & Talent Acquisition
- End-to-end management of the US recruitment lifecycle for Semiconductor and Core Engineering requisitions (Contract, W2, C2C, and Direct Hire / Permanent placements).
- Actively source passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS databases, niche job boards (Dice, Indeed, Monster), and specialized engineering networks.
- Target technical domains including:
- Semiconductor: ASIC/FPGA, Analog/Mixed-Signal, Silicon Validation, Fab Operations, Process Engineering, Packaging/Assembly, and Layout Design.
- Mechanical & Hardware: Thermal Management, FEA/CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX), Robotics, Mechatronics, Equipment/Tooling Engineering, and Manufacturing Systems.
2. Screening & Relationship Management
- Screen engineering candidates on technical fit, hands-on tool experience, work authorization (US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, TN, EAD), relocation willingness, and compensation expectations.
- Translate complex engineering job specs into targeted Boolean strings and sourcing strategies.
- Partner directly with Hiring Managers or Account Executives to understand technical requirements, project timelines, and team dynamics.
3. Pipeline & Offer Negotiation
- Manage candidate communications, interview scheduling, wage/rate negotiations, and pre-onboarding compliance checks.
- Build and maintain a deep pipeline of specialized talent for recurring semiconductor and mechanical engineering profiles.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on US Staffing / US Technical Recruitment experience.
- Domain Focus: Demonstrated experience placing candidates in Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Automation industries.
- Platform Mastery: Advanced proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter (Boolean search, InMail strategy, talent pool management) and standard ATS platforms (Ceipal, JobDiva, Bullhorn, Greenhouse, etc.).
- US Market & Tax Terms: Solid understanding of US employment models (W2, 1099, C2C) and US work authorizations (USC, GC, H-1B, OPT/STEM, CPT, TN Visa).
- Communication: Exceptional spoken and written English skills with a track record of engaging senior engineering professionals.
- Shift Flexibility: Must be comfortable working in US East Coast (EST) or West Coast (PST) hours.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Understanding of cleanroom/fab protocols, silicon manufacturing lifecycles, or CAD/CAE tools.
- Prior experience working within an agency / IT & Engineering staffing firm
