Position Summary:As Amkor continues to expand, we are building a scalable, high-impact Talent Acquisition function to support the launch and long-term operation of our new manufacturing site in Peoria, Arizona. This is a rare opportunity to help shape how a semiconductor facility is staffed from the ground up-while benefiting from the stability, resources, and global reach of an established industry leader.
The Senior Recruiter serves as a strategic hiring partner responsible for full-cycle recruiting across engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles. This role blends hands-on recruiting execution with the ability to influence hiring strategy, workforce planning, and talent pipelines in a fast-growing semiconductor environment.
Amkor's new Peoria, Arizona manufacturing site represents a major expansion of our operations and marks our first advanced packaging and test facility in the United States. Key aspects of the site include:
- Strengthening domestic semiconductor supply chain capabilities
- Supporting growing customer demand across AI, automotive, high-performance computing, and next-generation consumer technologies
- Multi-phase growth designed to create long-term opportunities for technical talent, leadership development, and community partnership
Joining the team at this stage means contributing directly to a flagship operation that will shape Amkor's U.S. manufacturing footprint for years to come.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead full-cycle recruiting for roles across engineering (manufacturing, process, equipment), facilities, safety, automation, factory support, quality, supply chain, materials, production, technicians, and operations
- Execute recruiting strategies aligned to phased site growth and production ramp-up • Partner closely with hiring managers, site leadership, and HR to deliver hiring aligned with business priorities
- Conduct behavioral-based interviews and evaluate candidates using competency-driven criteria • Deliver an inclusive, transparent, and professional candidate experience
- Maintain accurate documentation, requisition updates, and candidate records with strong attention to detail
- Support employer-branding initiatives and represent Amkor at hiring events, career fairs, and community outreach programs
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of recruiting experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech industries
- Experience hiring engineering, manufacturing, technician, and operations roles
- Demonstrated experience conducting behavioral-based interviews
- Strong attention to detail in candidate evaluation, documentation, and process execution
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting site expansions, greenfield builds, manufacturing ramp-ups, and familiarity with the U.S. semiconductor talent market
- Experience administering or interpreting the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment or similar tools
- Experience with military hiring, veteran outreach, or DoD SkillBridge programs
- Professional recruiter certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, AIRS CIR, LinkedIn Recruiter Certification, HRCI)
- Experience supporting employer branding, talent pipeline development, or community workforce partnerships
Location:This position will be based at the Arizona Tempe and Peoria sites during the Construction phase and will transition to Peoria for management during the Factory Operation phase.
