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California, United States
Onsite
Available
Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths — the metals of power and motion. We've developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals — the materials inside every EV, fighter jet, wind turbine, and data center — cleaner, cheaper, and faster than any conventional process. Now we're scaling it to thousands of tonnes of annual production.
The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent across our engineering, process, and technical operations teams. You'll partner closely with our founders to scale a world-class team during a pivotal growth period as we commission our first plant. This role requires a strong executor with experience recruiting for technical and manufacturing roles, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a track record of closing highly competitive candidates in specialized, hard-to-fill functions.
Partner with hiring managers across process engineering, chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing operations to understand hiring needs, technical requirements, and team dynamics
Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract top talent across rare earths, metallurgy, chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, and advanced manufacturing
Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interview management, and offer negotiation
Build and maintain strong pipelines of technical candidates for both immediate and future hiring needs as we scale from pilot to commercial production
Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating both technical capability and alignment with our mission and values
Provide market insights on talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and the competitive landscape across cleantech, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing to inform hiring decisions
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with clear communication and strong process execution
Own our applicant tracking system (Ashby) and continuously improve workflows, templates, and reporting
Track recruiting activity, funnel metrics, and hiring outcomes to continuously improve performance
Required
Technical recruiting experience in a startup, in-house manufacturing environment or recruiting agency (focused on technical recruiting)
Proven success hiring for technical roles (e.g., process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, metallurgy, operators, and technicians)
Strong ability to partner with and influence founders, engineering leaders, and technical stakeholders
Solid understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring landscapes in hard tech or advanced manufacturing
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to assess technical talent and calibrate effectively with hiring teams
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Data-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results
Preferred
Experience recruiting in rare earths, metallurgy, recycling, battery materials, or semiconductor industries
Experience recruiting hourly/non-exempt operators and technicians in addition to engineering roles
Experience building recruiting and TA processes at an early stage company
Competitive base salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-provided lunch daily
Visa sponsorship available if needed
