Technical Recruiter/Sourcer

Amphenol FCi; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions seeks a highly motivated Talent Research Specialist to drive engineering and technical hiring through proactive sourcing and pipeline development. This role focuses on identifying passive and active candidates for current and future needs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will use LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean searches, and ATS/CRM tools to research talent, engage candidates, and maintain organized pipelines while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing or recruiting research.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter for technical talent identification.
• Advanced Boolean search techniques across platforms.
• Ability to interpret resumes and understand engineering terminology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and engineering roles.
• Identify passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and networks.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future needs.
• Engage candidates and communicate Amphenol's value proposition.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system.
• Support diversity sourcing initiatives and market intelligence.
• Manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Advanced Boolean search construction

Technical talent mapping

Engineering terminology

Internet research

Relationship building

Market analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS management

CRM management

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Talent Research Specialist to support our growing engineering and technical hiring initiatives. This is a sourcing-focused position and is not a full-cycle recruiting role. The ideal candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of high-quality technical talent across a variety of engineering and manufacturing disciplines.

This individual will leverage advanced sourcing strategies, complex Boolean search techniques, LinkedIn Recruiter, internal applicant tracking systems, and other talent platforms to identify passive and active candidates for current and future hiring needs. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, curiosity, persistence, and a solid understanding of engineering and technical terminology.

The Talent Research Specialist will work closely with recruiters and hire managers to understand position requirements, market trends, and competitive talent landscapes while delivering qualified candidate pipelines for key business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Candidate Identification

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and engineering positions across multiple business units.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, internal ATS platforms, job boards, professional networks, and industry-specific resources to identify top talent.
• Conduct advanced Boolean searches to locate passive candidates with highly specialized technical backgrounds.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Research target companies and industries to identify potential candidates and competitive market intelligence.
• Ability to support Full-life Cycle Recruiting and Hiring processes, from sourcing through offer stage.

Technical Candidate Research

• Develop a strong understanding of engineering disciplines, manufacturing environments, and technical skill sets, including but not limited to:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Product Development
• Supply Chain and Operations
• Field Applications Engineering
• Product Management
• Interpret technical resumes and candidate profiles to assess alignment with hiring requirements.
• Understand common engineering tools, manufacturing processes, and industry terminology to improve sourcing effectiveness.

Candidate Engagement

• Conduct initial outreach to prospective candidates through LinkedIn and other networking platforms.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and maintain ongoing communication for future opportunities.
• Generate candidate interest by effectively communicating career opportunities and Amphenol's value proposition.
• Document candidate interactions and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.
• Partner closely with recruiters, HR partners and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and technical requirements.
• Participate in intake meetings to develop effective sourcing plans.
• Maintain organized candidate pipelines and provide regular sourcing updates.
• Support diversity sourcing initiatives and long-term workforce planning efforts.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines with attention to detail.

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, talent acquisition support, recruiting research, or a related field.
• Extensive experience using LinkedIn Recruiter for technical talent identification.
• Demonstrated proficiency with advanced Boolean search techniques across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of engineering and technical terminology.
• Experience sourcing candidates within manufacturing, engineering, technology, or industrial industries.
• Ability to interpret technical resumes and identify transferable skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing for engineering or manufacturing organizations.
• Familiarity with the electronic interconnect, industrial, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, or data communications industries.
• Experience supporting technical hiring across global or multi-site organizations.
• Knowledge of sourcing analytics and talent market mapping.

Key Skills

• Advanced Boolean search construction
• Technical talent mapping
• Engineering terminology
• Internet research
• ATS and CRM management
• Relationship building
• Market analysis
• Time management