Technical Recruiter

About the role

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical manufacturing positions, including but not limited to Product, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Optics, Controls, Manufacturing, and Tooling Engineering roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to conduct intake and recruiting strategy meetings to understand technical requirements, business needs, desired candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage passive engineering talent through networking, referrals, social media, industry events, professional organizations, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for anticipated hiring needs, succession planning efforts, growth initiatives, and upcoming retirements.
• Conduct phone screens and preliminary interviews to assess technical experience, qualifications, cultural fit, and career interests.
• Coordinate candidate interviews, facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Provide hiring managers with candidate evaluations, interview feedback summaries, market intelligence, and recruiting recommendations.
• Manage candidate activity and maintain accurate recruiting data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring process compliance and data integrity.
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, OFCCP, and all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Continuously evaluate recruiting processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, enhance candidate experience, and improve hiring outcomes.
• Support additional recruiting initiatives and projects based on business needs and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of recruiting experience with a strong emphasis on engineering, technical, or manufacturing recruiting.
• Experience recruiting for highly skilled technical positions and navigating competitive talent markets.
• Strong sourcing and networking skills with demonstrated success identifying passive candidates.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (Jobvite preferred).
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Human Resources, Business, or equivalent experience.