Technical Recruiter

RFA Engineering•Dubuque, IA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Technical Recruiter to support the growth of our engineering teams across the US. This role will focus on identifying, attracting, interviewing and hiring top engineering and technical talent across a variety of industries and disciplines. This would be a hybrid position based out of our corporate offices in either Eden Prairie, MN or Dubuque, IA. As a Technical Recruiter you will focus on identifying, attracting, interviewing and hiring top engineering and technical talent across a variety of industries and disciplines. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships, understands technical roles, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with hiring managers, engineering leaders, and candidates while playing a key role in supporting company growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent recruiting experience
2+ years of recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple open positions and priorities simultaneously
Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and networking
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, software, or technical positions
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools
Experience working in a staffing agency or technical recruiting environment
Understanding of engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, or systems engineering
Experience supporting campus recruiting or recruiting events

Responsibilities

Source, recruit, and screen engineering and technical candidates for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities
Manage the full recruiting lifecycle including sourcing, interviewing, scheduling, offer coordination, and onboarding support
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, technical skill requirements, and team culture
Build and maintain candidate pipelines through LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, referrals, and direct outreach
Conduct phone screens and initial candidate evaluations
Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams
Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within applicant tracking systems and internal databases
Develop and post job descriptions across recruiting platforms
Support recruiting events, career fairs, university outreach, and networking activities
Build strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive recruiting experience
Assist with recruiting process improvements and talent acquisition strategies
Collaborate with internal teams on workforce planning and staffing priorities