Technical Recruiter – Contract (Engineering & Related Roles)

Metro Manila, National Capital Region Philippines

We’re seeking a hands-on Contract Technical Recruiter to rapidly source, screen, and place engineering talent — particularly Process Engineers in industrial water treatment (RO, UF, EDI/IX) — over a 3-month engagement. You’ll own full-cycle hiring for technical roles, partner closely with hiring managers, and deliver a high-quality candidate pipeline under tight timelines.

Work schedule

  • Flexible with availability to support client in US time zone and regular meetings 
  • 2-month contract subject for extension based on performance and business needs

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end searches, from requirements gathering and sourcing through interviews, offers, and closures, for roles like Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and related technical positions.
  • Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, niche engineering forums, and data-driven outreach to build a pipeline of 50 or more qualified candidates per requisition.
  • Conduct deep dives into candidates’ hands-on experience with RO, UF, EDI/IX, and other technical processes, process simulation tools, quoting, and project execution, and assess problem-solving and sustainability mindset.
  • Administer technical assessments or personality tests as needed to evaluate candidate fit and cultural alignment.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to refine job specs, debrief after interviews, deliver candidate scorecards, and offer compelling market insights.
  • Maintain up-to-date Rippling ATS records and other platforms used such as Retool/ internal Talent Portals, track KPIs (time-to-fill, time-to-hire, applications-to-hire ratio, and candidate quality), and present regular pipeline and performance reports.
  • Assist with other requisition when needed

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience recruiting technical or engineering roles, with demonstrated success placing Process Engineers or similar.
  • Deep familiarity with industrial water treatment or related domains (RO, UF, EDI/IX strongly preferred).
  • Proven track record managing multiple searches under 14-to-30-day time-to-fill targets.
  • Experience administering candidate assessments or personality inventories is a plus.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Hands-on proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and recruitment automation tools.
  • Highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable working to short timelines in a remote, contract setting.
  • Effective communication both verbal and written.


Other requirements

Computer/laptop

Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher

RAM: 8GB or higher 

Storage: 256GB SSD or higher Operating 

System: Windows 10 or macOS 

Display: 13-inch or larger screen size with a resolution of 1920x1080 or higher 

Battery Life: Minimum of 8 hours

Internet

10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload

Accessories

Webcam

Noise-canceling headset with mic

Work set-up

Professional/presentable background

Quiet and distraction-free area