Senior Technical Recruiter
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. The company invests 15% of sales back into R&D, focusing on innovation with expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers.
About the Role
Help build the teams behind the technologies that enable the next generation of semiconductors powering AI, high-performance computing, advanced communications, automotive innovation, and everyday devices. As a Senior Technical Recruiter at KLA, you will serve as a trusted talent advisor to engineering leaders, partnering closely with hiring teams to attract and hire world-class talent across Optical, Opto-Mechanical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Product Development disciplines. This role influences business-critical hiring decisions, shapes workforce strategy, and supports KLA’s innovation and growth.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Talent Partnership
- Partner with engineering leaders to align on workforce plans and hiring strategies.
- Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and competitive hiring trends.
- Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recruiting strategies and talent market expertise.
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Lead recruiting efforts from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
- Develop sourcing strategies for highly specialized engineering talent.
- Conduct candidate assessment and qualification screenings.
- Facilitate interview processes and stakeholder alignment.
- Partner with HR teams on offer strategy and negotiations.
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Conduct talent mapping and competitor intelligence across targeted semiconductor and technology organizations.
- Utilize modern sourcing technology, AI-enabled recruiting tools, and talent intelligence platforms to engage passive candidates.
- Candidate and Hiring Manager Experience
- Deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers.
- Build trusted partnerships with engineering leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Drive an efficient and high-quality recruiting process.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience within semiconductor, semiconductor capital equipment, advanced manufacturing, robotics, scientific instrumentation, aerospace, medical device, or other complex engineering environments.
- Experience hiring Optical, Opto-Mechanical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Product Development Engineers.
- Proven experience building recruiting plans, sourcing, and engaging passive candidates.
- Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with talent mapping, market intelligence, and workforce planning.
- Advanced sourcing expertise utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms, and AI-enabled recruiting tools.
- Knowledge of engineering talent markets across organizations in the semiconductor manufacturing technology space.
Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years or equivalent work experience.
Success Measures
- Build sustainable pipelines for critical engineering talent enabling hiring within established talent metrics.
- Improve hiring velocity for difficult-to-fill technical positions.
- Serve as a trusted talent advisor to engineering leadership.
- Deliver exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences that result in quality hires, stakeholder satisfaction, and successful business outcomes.
- Influence talent decisions through market intelligence and competitive insights.
- Drive hiring excellence through AI-enabled talent strategies.
Pay
Base Pay Range: $101,500.00 - $172,600.00 Annually
Benefits
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits such as:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
- 401(K) including company matching
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- Student debt assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs
- Financial planning benefits
- Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid time off and paid company holidays
- Family care and bonding leave
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
Schedule
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA