Talent Acquisition Specialist (Semiconduct & Engineering Industry)

Inter Island Group Pte Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Island Group Pte Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist to recruit engineers across semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, and engineering sectors in Kuala Lumpur.

You will own the full lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, focusing on building a robust engineering talent pipeline. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in talent acquisition, strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and the ability to identify technical requirements and passives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of Talent Acquisition / Recruitment experience, preferably recruiting engineers and technical professionals.
• Experience sourcing and successfully placing engineering candidates.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and engineering functions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for engineer and technical positions.
• Source candidates through portals, LinkedIn, networks, referrals, databases, universities, and associations.
• Proactively identify passive candidates with relevant engineering backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified engineering candidates.

Skills

Sourcing

Headhunting

Interviewing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong expertise in recruiting engineers professionals within the semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, and engineering industries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and identifying qualified engineering talent to interviewing, candidate management, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.

This role requires a strong understanding of technical engineering positions, the ability to identify suitable technical skills and experience, and the capability to build a strong pipeline of engineering talent in a competitive market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for engineer and technical positions.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, professional networks, employee referrals, recruitment databases, universities, industry associations, and other relevant channels.
• Proactively identify and approach passive candidates with relevant engineering backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified engineering candidates.
• Build talent pools for current and future hiring requirements.
• Maintain a good understanding of technical requirements, engineering disciplines, industry terminology, and candidate qualifications.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment, preferably with strong experience recruiting engineers and technical professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing and successfully placing engineering candidates.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and recruitment priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and engineering functions is an advantage.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills, particularly for passive candidates.Proficient in LinkedIn, job portals, recruitment databases, and any other search techniques.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of recruitment processes and employment practices.

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.