Senior Technical Recruiter

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to partner with engineering leaders and attract world-class talent across AI, algorithms, software, and precision engineering. You will lead full-cycle recruitment from requisition to onboarding, influence hiring decisions with data, and build proactive pipelines.

The role emphasizes strategic talent partnerships, market intelligence, and candidate experience, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge semiconductor projects and advance

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree with related work experience.
• Master’s degree with related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with related work experience.
• Experience hiring for AI, Algorithm, Software, Applications, Optical and Photonics, and Mechanical/Systems engineering positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting efforts from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Develop sourcing strategies for highly specialized engineering talent.
• Conduct candidate assessments and screening interviews.
• Facilitate interview processes and stakeholder alignment.
• Partner with HR on offers and negotiations.

Skills

AI

Algorithm

Software

Applications

Optical Engineering

Opto-Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Product Development Engineering

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM platforms

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The vision of KLA’s global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives through strategic talent management. Our mission is to enable the business, and leverage human resources to achieve short and long-term business objectives. Our primary areas of strategic focus include talent acquisition, individual and organizational assessment and development, performance management, inclusion and engagement, and rewards. The global HR organization includes HR business partners, learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee communications, and HR system operations.

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 AI, Algorithm, Software, Applications, 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 Responsibilities

Strategic 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.

• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Lead recruiting efforts from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding support.

• Develop sourcing and recruitment strategies for highly specialized engineering talent.

• Conduct candidate assessments, screening interviews and qualification reviews.

• Facilitate interview processes, feedback calibration, and stakeholder alignment.

• Partner with HR and business leaders on offer strategy, negotiations, and closing candidates.

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.

Develop talent communities and networking strategies to support long-term workforce needs.

Utilize modern sourcing technology, AI-enabled recruiting tools, CRM and talent intelligence platforms to identify and engage passive candidates.

Candidate and Hiring Manager Experience

• Deliver an exceptional experience for candidates, hiring managers, and business stakeholders.

• Build trusted partnerships with engineering leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Drive an efficient, transparent, and high-quality recruiting processes

• Communicate proactively throughout the hiring process to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Promote KLA’s employment brand and employee value proposition in the marketplace.

Technical Recruiting Focus Areas

Candidates should have experience recruiting talent within one or more of the following areas:

• AI

• Algorithm

• Software

• Applications

• Optical and Photonics Engineering

• Opto-Mechanical and Precision Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Systems Engineering

• Product Development Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ 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 AI, Algorithm, Software, Applications, 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, consulting, 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.

• Proven ability to attract and engage passive candidates across a variety of engineering disciplines and organizational levels.

• Experience leveraging recruiting metrics and data analytics to drive hiring outcomes and continuous improvement.

• 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, competitive insights, and data driven recommendations.

• Drive recruiting excellence through innovative sourcing strategies, process improvements, and AI-enabled talent strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor’s Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years, or equivalent experience.

Base Pay Range: $127,900.00 - $217,400.00 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.