Senior Early Careers Technical Recruiter

Remote · Ford · Remote · Posted Oct 19, 2026

At a glance

Sustainable Talent is partnering with a client to seek an experienced Senior Early Careers Technical Recruiter to support growing early careers and university recruiting initiatives.
In this role, you will manage early careers talent pipelines, screen and assess candidates, and partner closely with hiring teams across software and hardware engineering disciplines.

Manage and maintain pipeline requisitions for university and early careers technical talent, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates.
Screen and assess candidates to understand their technical backgrounds, academic experience, projects, internships, career interests, and overall qualifications.
Match qualified candidates with appropriate opportunities and hiring teams based on technical skills, interests, and business needs.
Partner closely with hiring managers, recruiters, and business leaders to understand current and anticipated early careers hiring needs.
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across software, hardware, and engineering disciplines.
Develop relationships with candidates and maintain engagement throughout the recruiting and placement process.
Identify and engage talent through university recruiting programs, campus partnerships, referrals, networking, and targeted sourcing.
Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring teams regarding candidate alignment, technical qualifications, and talent availability.
Maintain accurate candidate records, pipeline activity, and requisition updates within ATS and CRM platforms.
Deliver a positive candidate experience through consistent communication, timely follow-up, and effective coordination with hiring teams.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Strong recruiting experience, preferably supporting university recruiting, early careers programs, new graduate hiring, or technical engineering recruitment.
Experience managing talent pipelines, screening candidates, and matching qualified talent with hiring teams.
Understanding of technical disciplines, particularly software engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields.
Ability to assess candidate qualifications beyond resumes, including technical projects, internships, academic coursework, and relevant experience.
Experience partnering with multiple hiring managers and navigating changing business priorities.
Strong candidate relationship management, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience using ATS and CRM platforms.
Ability to manage high-volume candidate pipelines while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and a strong candidate experience.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Automotive industry experience
Eightfold experience is highly preferred
Experience recruiting within automotive, mobility, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, or other engineering-driven industries is a plus
Previous experience supporting university recruiting programs, internship-to-full-time conversions, or new graduate engineering hiring
Experience working within automotive, EV, mobility, or advanced technology environments
Familiarity with engineering university programs, technical degree requirements, and early careers recruiting cycles
Demonstrated success managing large candidate pipelines and partnering with multiple hiring teams to drive placement decisions

Competitive benefits and resources designed to support your health, well-being, and professional development