Technical Recruiter

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

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.

*This position is located on-site in New Albany IN*

Summary/Objective: The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting for Samtec’s U.S. locations.  

Essential Functions/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.

*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position.
*Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Required Experience:

• 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:

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

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: