Senior Technical Recruiter

Company Overview

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. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The vision of KLA's global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the company's efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives through strategic talent management. Our mission is to enable the business, and leverage human resources to achieve short and long-term business objectives. Our primary areas of strategic focus include talent acquisition, individual and organizational assessment and development, performance management, inclusion and engagement, and rewards. The global HR organization includes HR business partners, learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee communications, and HR system operations.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Help build the teams behind the technologies that enable the next generation of semiconductors powering AI, high-performance computing, advanced communications, automotive innovation, and the devices people rely on every day.

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 is an opportunity to influence business-critical hiring decisions, shape workforce strategy, and help build the engineering teams advancing KLA's innovation, growth, and technology leadership.

Key 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.

Technical Recruiting Focus Areas

Candidates should have experience recruiting talent within one or more of the following areas:

• Optical and Photonics Engineering

• Opto-Mechanical and Precision Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Systems Engineering

• Product Development Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• 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.

Minimum 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.

Base Pay Range: $101,500.00 - $172,600.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io to request accommodation.

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