Senior Early Careers Technical Recruiter at Sustainable Talent

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Senior Early Careers Technical Recruiter Specializations: Software Engineering or Hardware Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) Sustainable Talent is partnering with our client to support its growing early careers and university recruiting initiatives. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Early Careers Technical Recruiter with a strong technical recruiting background, strategic mindset, and passion for connecting emerging talent with the right career opportunities. In this role, you will manage early careers talent pipelines, screen and assess candidates, and partner closely with hiring teams to match qualified talent with opportunities across software engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and related technical disciplines . We are looking for recruiters who understand the unique dynamics of university and early careers recruiting, can effectively evaluate technical talent, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Automotive industry experience is a strong plus, but not required. What You’ll Do Manage and maintain pipeline requisitions for university and early careers technical talent, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates. Screen and assess candidates to understand their technical backgrounds, academic experience, projects, internships, career interests, and overall qualifications. Match qualified candidates with appropriate opportunities and hiring teams based on technical skills, interests, and business needs. Partner closely with hiring managers, recruiters, and business leaders to understand current and anticipated early careers hiring needs. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across software, hardware, and engineering disciplines. Develop relationships with candidates and maintain engagement throughout the recruiting and placement process. Identify and engage talent through university recruiting programs, campus partnerships, referrals, networking, and targeted sourcing. Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring teams regarding candidate alignment, technical qualifications, and talent availability. Maintain accurate candidate records, pipeline activity, and requisition updates within ATS and CRM platforms. Deliver a positive candidate experience through consistent communication, timely follow-up, and effective coordination with hiring teams. What We’re Looking For Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Strong recruiting experience, preferably supporting university recruiting, early careers programs, new graduate hiring, or technical engineering recruitment . Experience managing talent pipelines, screening candidates, and matching qualified talent with hiring teams. Understanding of technical disciplines, particularly software engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields. Ability to assess candidate qualifications beyond resumes, including technical projects, internships, academic coursework, and relevant experience. Experience partnering with multiple hiring managers and navigating changing business priorities. Strong candidate relationship management, communication, and organizational skills. Experience using ATS and CRM platforms; Eightfold experience is highly preferred . Ability to manage high-volume candidate pipelines while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and a strong candidate experience. Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. Experience recruiting within automotive, mobility, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, or other engineering-driven industries is a plus. Preferred Experience Previous experience supporting university recruiting programs, internship-to-full-time conversions, or new graduate engineering hiring. Experience working within automotive, EV, mobility, or advanced technology environments. Familiarity with engineering university programs, technical degree requirements, and early careers recruiting cycles. Demonstrated success managing large candidate pipelines and partnering with multiple hiring teams to drive placement decisions. Technical Specializations Software Engineering Recruiter Will focus on early careers candidates across software engineering and related disciplines, including: Software Development and Computer Science Embedded Software and Firmware Computer Engineering Cloud, Data, and AI/ML Software Systems and Controls Hardware Engineering Recruiter Will focus on early careers candidates across hardware and engineering disciplines, including: Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Hardware Design and Development Mechatronics and Robotics Systems Engineering, Validation, and Testing What’s in It for You? Sustainable Talent partners with innovative organizations ranging from high-growth startups to global industry leaders. We offer competitive benefits and resources designed to support your health, well-being, and professional development. Sustainable Talent is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Senior Early Careers Technical Recruiter
Specializations: Software Engineering or Hardware Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
What You’ll Do
Manage and maintain pipeline requisitions for university and early careers technical talent, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates.
Screen and assess candidates to understand their technical backgrounds, academic experience, projects, internships, career interests, and overall qualifications.
Match qualified candidates with appropriate opportunities and hiring teams based on technical skills, interests, and business needs.
Partner closely with hiring managers, recruiters, and business leaders to understand current and anticipated early careers hiring needs.
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across software, hardware, and engineering disciplines.
Develop relationships with candidates and maintain engagement throughout the recruiting and placement process.
Identify and engage talent through university recruiting programs, campus partnerships, referrals, networking, and targeted sourcing.
Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring teams regarding candidate alignment, technical qualifications, and talent availability.
Maintain accurate candidate records, pipeline activity, and requisition updates within ATS and CRM platforms.

Nice-to-haves

Experience using ATS and CRM platforms; Eightfold experience is highly preferred .
Experience recruiting within automotive, mobility, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, or other engineering-driven industries is a plus.
Previous experience supporting university recruiting programs, internship-to-full-time conversions, or new graduate engineering hiring.
Experience working within automotive, EV, mobility, or advanced technology environments.
Familiarity with engineering university programs, technical degree requirements, and early careers recruiting cycles.
Demonstrated success managing large candidate pipelines and partnering with multiple hiring teams to drive placement decisions.
Technical Specializations
Software Engineering Recruiter
Will focus on early careers candidates across software engineering and related disciplines, including:
Software Development and Computer Science
Embedded Software and Firmware
Computer Engineering

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