Engineering Recruiter – Pharmaceutical, Biomedical

Horizon Controls Group

. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering and technical positions within the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering and technical positions within the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors, with a strong focus on sourcing, screening, and assessing candidates for specialist roles. Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with technical requirements and workforce plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Recruitment ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry RecruitmentEngineering Talent SourcingLinkedIn Recruiter ExpertiseCandidate Screening and Interviewing

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Lifecycle ManagementTechnical CV AssessmentBoolean Search TechniquesCompetency-Based InterviewingPipeline Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organisational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaboration with Teams

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)LinkedIn Recruiter

Industry Keywords

Biomedical EngineeringMedical Device IndustryAutomationControlsProcess EngineeringValidationCSVCQVCommissioningProject Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for engineering and technical positions within the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors
Partner with hiring managers and US-based stakeholders to understand technical requirements, project needs, and workforce plans
Develop targeted sourcing strategies for specialist engineering talent
Source active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional networks, industry databases, and other recruitment channels
Recruit across specialist engineering disciplines including automation, controls, process, manufacturing, validation, CSV, CQV, commissioning, and project engineering
Review technical CVs and assess candidates against technical and industry-specific requirements
Conduct initial screening and competency-based interviews
Build and maintain pipelines of qualified engineering professionals
Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process and provide a high-quality candidate experience
Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and US-based stakeholders
Manage offer processes, salary expectations, negotiations, references, and pre-employment requirements
Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within the ATS
Provide regular recruitment updates and reporting to hiring managers and internal stakeholders
Provide market intelligence relating to candidate availability, salary expectations, skills shortages, and industry trends
Develop long-term relationships with engineering professionals and specialist talent communities
Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies, employment legislation, and applicable data protection requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years' professional recruitment experience
Previous recruitment experience within the pharmaceutical, biomedical or medical device industry is compulsory
Demonstrable experience recruiting engineering or technical professionals
Strong understanding of the talent market within regulated industries
Experience recruiting for specialist technical roles rather than exclusively generalist or high-volume positions
Ability to understand technical job descriptions and assess engineering CVs
Strong sourcing expertise, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques
Proven candidate screening and interviewing experience
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
Experience using an ATS and maintaining accurate recruitment records
Willingness and ability to work Monday–Friday aligned with US business hours
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Ireland- and US-based teams
Experience recruiting in relevant technical areas including automation, controls, process, manufacturing, validation, CSV, CQV, commissioning, project engineering, biomedical engineering, or medical device engineering