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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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.
