Talent Acquisition Manager

Pride Global; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Global is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager specialized in semiconductor engineering to lead sourcing, screening and hiring for niche roles in Malaysia's Penang region. The role demands hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and deep market insight to attract top technical talent.

You will partner with hiring managers to translate complex engineering requirements into targeted search strategies, build strong pipelines, and drive end-to-end recruitment across Physical Design,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Talent Acquisition or Technical Recruitment.
• 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in semiconductor/electronics/manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on with sourcing platforms and creative methods.
• Ability to assess candidates for technical depth.
• Experience end-to-end recruitment and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for specialised semiconductor engineering roles.
• Develop advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, JobStreet, Boolean search, Google X-Ray, referrals, and other recruitment platforms.
• Recruit engineers across Physical Design, DFT, RTL Design, Functional Verification, Analog/Mixed-Signal Design, ASIC/SoC, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Process Engineering, and Semiconductor Manufacturing.
• Analyse job descriptions and convert technical requirements into targeted search strings and effective sourcing strategies.
• Conduct detailed candidate assessments to validate technical expertise, project experience, domain knowledge, and hands-on skills.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill engineering positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, hiring priorities, and market availability.
• Track recruitment metrics, pipeline progress, sourcing effectiveness, and hiring targets.
• Guide recruiters on advanced sourcing, technical screening, and recruitment best practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Sourcing strategy

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Google X-Ray

JobStreet

Job description

Hiring: Talent Acquisition Manager – Semiconductor Engineering

Domain: Semiconductor | Electronics | Manufacturing

Key Skills: Semiconductor Engineering Recruitment | Physical Design | DFT | RTL Design | Verification | Analog/Mixed-Signal Design | ASIC/SoC | Boolean Search | LinkedIn Recruiter | Google X-Ray

How the Role Works

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with strong expertise in semiconductor engineering recruitment, particularly in sourcing, screening, and hiring specialised technical professionals within the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry.

The ideal candidate should be hands-on, highly resourceful, and capable of identifying genuine engineering talent for niche and challenging positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for specialised semiconductor engineering roles, from sourcing and screening to offer closure.
• Develop advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, JobStreet, Boolean Search, Google X-Ray, referrals, and other recruitment platforms.
• Recruit experienced engineers across Physical Design, DFT, RTL Design, Functional Verification, Analog/Mixed-Signal Design, ASIC/SoC, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Process Engineering, and Semiconductor Manufacturing.
• Analyse job descriptions and convert technical requirements into targeted search strings and effective sourcing strategies.
• Conduct detailed candidate assessments to validate technical expertise, project experience, domain knowledge, and hands-on skills.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill engineering positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, hiring priorities, and market availability.
• Track recruitment metrics, pipeline progress, sourcing effectiveness, and hiring targets.
• Guide recruiters on advanced sourcing, technical screening, and recruitment best practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Technical Recruitment and 5+ years as a Manager.
• Strong recruitment experience within the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry.
• Good understanding of semiconductor engineering roles, including Physical Design, DFT, RTL Design, Verification, Analog/Mixed-Signal Design, and ASIC/SoC.
• Hands-on expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, Google X-Ray, JobStreet, and creative sourcing methods.
• Strong candidate assessment skills, with the ability to distinguish genuine technical expertise from keyword-based CVs.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder relationships, candidate negotiations, and offer closures.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and team leadership skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple niche vacancies and working towards recruitment targets.