Talent Sourcer – Field Services
Department: Talent Acquisition
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Work Arrangement: On-site preferred (remote may be considered for a strong candidate)
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Schedule: 8?hour days

About the Role
Applied Materials is seeking a proactive and highly motivated Talent Recruiter/Sourcer to support its Field Services organization. In this role, you will help identify, attract, and engage early?career and experienced Field Service talent, including Field Service Engineers, Technicians, and related support roles.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in Talent Acquisition while gaining exposure to a fast?paced, high?tech manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing & Research

• Source passive and active candidates for Field Service roles using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, and professional networks
  

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for high?volume and critical Field Service positions
  

• Conduct initial candidate outreach, engagement, and pre?screening to evaluate interest and basic qualifications
  

• Research market trends, competitor hiring activity, and talent availability within the semiconductor equipment industry

Collaboration & Support

• Partner closely with Recruiters, Sourcers, and Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, technical skill sets, geographic needs, and business priorities
  

• Support interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  

• Maintain consistent communication with candidates to ensure a positive experience
  

• Support requisitions through offer completion and acceptance

Data & Process Management

• Track sourcing activity and candidate progress in the ATS
  

• Provide weekly updates on sourcing pipelines, challenges, and insights
  

• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal processes and standards

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  

• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, sourcing, or Human Resources
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast?paced environment
  

• Curiosity and willingness to learn technical terminology related to semiconductor equipment and Field Service roles

Preferred (Nice?to?Have)

• Exposure to or interest in the semiconductor, capital equipment, or high?tech manufacturing industries
  

• Experience with LinkedIn, Boolean search techniques, or sourcing tools (through internships, academic projects, or self?learning)
  

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Success Factors

• Curious mindset with enthusiasm for learning technical roles such as Field Service Engineers, Install Technicians, and Customer Support Engineers
  

• Persistence and creativity in identifying and engaging hard?to?find talent
  

• Clear, professional communication when interacting with candidates and hiring teams
  

• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders

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