Talent Acquisition Specialist (12 month contract)

At ASM, we are building the teams that enable the next generation of semiconductor innovation. We are looking for a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring across Software Engineering, AI/ML, Systems Engineering, and Hardware disciplines. This role is ideal for a talent professional who loves headhunting, enjoys building relationships with technical talent, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will partner closely with hiring managers to identify, engage, and hire exceptional talent while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. If you're excited by the challenge of finding hard-to-find technical talent and helping shape the future of technology, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Support full-cycle recruitment for technical roles across Software Engineering, AI/ML, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering and related disciplines
• Proactively attract and hire diverse, high‑quality talent across all levels - from internships and fixed‑term contracts to senior and executive roles - with a strong focus on quality, speed, and candidate experience.
• Partner with business leaders through regular intake and alignment meetings to translate business priorities into effective sourcing strategies.
• Deliver a consistently high‑quality experience for both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment journey.
• Design and execute creative, out‑of‑the‑box sourcing strategies leveraging platforms, tools, and internal networks, with the goal of reducing agency reliance.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines to support short‑term hiring needs, long‑term growth, and succession planning.
• Use data and analytics to guide hiring decisions, identify improvement opportunities, and continuously optimize recruitment outcomes.
• Provide talent market insights, competitor intelligence, and best‑practice guidance to business leaders and People teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring hiring strategies support broader business objectives and long‑term success.
• Stay closely connected to ASM’s industry landscape, products, and strategic priorities to tailor recruitment approaches accordingly.
• Contribute to global TA initiatives and employer branding activities.
• Leverage ASM’s investment in modern recruitment tools and technologies to work efficiently and at scale.

We could be a great match if you

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Have at least a first experience in Talent Acquisition either in-house or agency, with a strong focus on technical recruitment.
• Have experience sourcing and recruiting Software Engineers, AI/ML talent, Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, or similar technical profiles.
• Are passionate about direct sourcing and comfortable engaging passive talent in competitive markets.
• Possess strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a genuine interest in technology, engineering, and innovation.
• Can manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Are detail-oriented and comfortable working with recruiting systems, data, and analytics.
• Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and are always looking for creative ways to identify and attract talent.
• Are comfortable working in a global, highly collaborative environment.
• Are willing to travel during campus recruiting seasons across the country (estimated 5-6 trips per year)
• Are comfortable working from the office four days per week.
  
  

Why join Talent Acquisition at ASM?

• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that genuinely supports one another's success.
• Play a key role in hiring talent that enables breakthrough innovations in semiconductor technology.
• Gain exposure to some of the world's most sought-after engineering talent across software, AI, hardware, and advanced technology domains.
• Work with modern recruiting tools and sourcing technologies designed to help you succeed.
• Develop your career within a growing global Talent Acquisition organization that values learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Help shape the future, one exceptional hire at a time.