Technical Recruiter
Located in Guatemala
If you are interested in applying for this position please email your Resume/CV at recruiting@thinkaes.com. Please include the job title, and location in the email subject line.
Position Summary
Automated Engineering Services, Inc. is a people first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those we serve – including our employees, customers, partners, and communities – through the use of modern, innovative, powerful, and secure engineering solutions.
We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. All our employees are ready to advance our world-class solutions and services in this exciting industry and accept the challenges to lead with purpose. If you are looking to develop your skills and further your career, join AES’s exceptional team. Join AES and embark on an exciting journey with a global company currently incorporated in 10 countries (and counting!).
Job Summary
The Technical Recruiter is responsible for driving recruitment efforts across various engineering disciplines, including Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) Engineering. This role lays a critical part in identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier engineering talent for the organization. A key aspect of this position is having a working understanding of engineering roles and the specific software tools used in these fields, such as DeltaV, Syncade, Rockwell, and others, in order to effectively assess candidates and align with the needs of the hiring teams.
Who You Are
- Outstanding oral and written communicator with the ability to influence
- Culturally aware and flexible; welcoming diversity
- Positive, reliable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
- Calm in a high-pressure, detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment demanding on-time delivery of quality outcomes
- Professional in conduct
Job Responsibilities
- Recruitment Strategy & Sourcing: Develop and execute recruitment strategies tailored to specialized engineering roles, proactively sourcing candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, and industry events. Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
- Candidate Evaluation & Screening: Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews, assessing candidates’ qualifications, technical skills, and cultural fit. Collaborate with technical teams to evaluate candidates’ proficiency in engineering software and tools such as DeltaV, Syncade, and Rockwell.
- Job Description Development: Create, maintain, and update detailed and accurate job descriptions for engineering roles, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and organizational goals. Work with hiring managers to ensure clarity and accuracy in role specifications.
- Candidate Engagement & Experience: Provide a positive candidate experience by ensuring transparent communication and guiding candidates through each stage of the answering questions and providing insight into job expectations and company culture.
- Employer Branding & Market Positioning: Contribute to the company’s employer brand by promoting job opportunities and the company’s culture through various channels. Help increase visibility in the engineering talent market through targeted recruitment marketing efforts.
- Recruiting Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill and candidate quality, providing regular updates to management. Analyze recruiting efforts to improve efficiency and candidate sourcing.
- Continuous Learning & Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging skills, and best practices in technical recruiting. Continuously improve sourcing strategies and candidate assessment techniques.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Experience recruiting for engineering roles (e.g., Automation, Process, MES Engineers)
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting tools
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness at all levels in the organization and across cultures
- Ability to prioritize and efficiently execute a high volume and broad scope of tasks within tight deadlines, competing demands, and changes in the work environment
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others