Talent Sourcing Specialist

About the Role

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is seeking a highly motivated Talent Research Specialist to support growing engineering and technical hiring initiatives. This is a sourcing-focused position and is not a full-cycle recruiting role. The ideal candidate will proactively identify, engage, and build pipelines of high-quality technical talent across a variety of engineering and manufacturing disciplines.

Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors, and sensor-based products, as well as coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and engineering positions across multiple business units.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, internal ATS platforms, job boards, professional networks, and industry-specific resources to identify top talent.
• Conduct advanced Boolean searches to locate passive candidates with highly specialized technical backgrounds.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Research target companies and industries to identify potential candidates and competitive market intelligence.
• Develop a strong understanding of engineering disciplines, manufacturing environments, and technical skill sets, including but not limited to:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Project Engineering
  • Quality Engineering
  • Product Development
  • Supply Chain and Operations
  • Field Applications Engineering
  • Product Management
• Interpret technical resumes and candidate profiles to assess alignment with hiring requirements.
• Understand common engineering tools, manufacturing processes, and industry terminology to improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Conduct initial outreach to prospective candidates through LinkedIn and other networking platforms.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain ongoing communication for future opportunities.
• Generate candidate interest by effectively communicating career opportunities and Amphenol's value proposition.
• Document candidate interactions and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and technical requirements.
• Participate in intake meetings to develop effective sourcing plans.
• Maintain organized candidate pipelines and provide regular sourcing updates.
• Support diversity sourcing initiatives and long-term workforce planning efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, talent acquisition support, recruiting research, or a related field.
• Extensive experience using LinkedIn Recruiter for technical talent identification.
• Demonstrated proficiency with advanced Boolean search techniques across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of engineering and technical terminology.
• Experience sourcing candidates within manufacturing, engineering, technology, or industrial industries.
• Ability to interpret technical resumes and identify transferable skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing for engineering or manufacturing organizations.
• Familiarity with the electronic interconnect, industrial, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, or data communications industries.
• Experience supporting technical hiring across global or multi-site organizations.
• Knowledge of sourcing analytics and talent market mapping.

Skills

• LinkedIn Recruiter expertise
• Advanced Boolean search construction
• Technical talent mapping
• Candidate pipeline development
• Engineering terminology
• Passive candidate engagement
• Internet research
• Competitive intelligence
• ATS and CRM management
• Relationship building
• Market analysis
• Data-driven sourcing strategies
• Time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail

About the Company

Amphenol Communications Solutions designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative connectors and cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of its reputation as an excellent employer, focusing on providing the highest level of support and responsiveness to both employees and customers. The company offers opportunities for career growth within a global organization and believes every employee has the ability to positively impact the business.