Senior Technical Recruiter

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 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.

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