Technical Sourcer (Fully Remote)

Specialist providers of pharmaceutical automation, process and project controls.

Skellig was founded to radically improve upon the way automation, process, and project controls are provided. It’s a goal that is grounded in efficiency, transparency, and our client’s total peace of mind — this is the vision behind everything we do.

At Skellig Automation, we empower great people to do great work in the Life Sciences industry. Our engineers provide premier automation services with one common goal: to make medicine more affordable and accessible for all by reducing the cost of manufacturing. We work alongside other industry leaders in laying the foundation for true technological innovation and guiding our partners towards modern process solutions.

Whether working within the traditional automation stack or championing Industry 4.0 systems, Skellig has a place for creative engineers with a passion for bringing the Life Sciences into the future.

Summary:

The Technical Sourcer is a recruiting specialist who is focused on bringing in candidates and building a strong candidate pipeline of highly skilled engineers. They build an extensive “Talent Pipeline" and work in parallel with the TA Partner and hiring managers to ensure a strong flow of technical talent for the company.

Minimum 2 years of experience

*** must be based in USA ***

Salary: $80,000 - $97,000

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing

• Proactively source and identify qualified candidates for specialized technical roles (e.g. Automation Engineers, MES Engineers)

• Collaborate with the TA Partner to align sourcing efforts with the most urgent hiring priorities, adjusting search strategies based on feedback and market realities

• Leverage creative sourcing methods including but not limited to, Cold Calling, LinkedIn, Zoom info industry forums, meetups, alumni networks, and direct outreach

• Build and nurture a pipeline of potential technical talent for current and future needs, keeping high-quality prospects engaged even before a position opens

Candidate Screening

• Initiate contact and conduct initial screening calls to assess candidates’ technical skills and basic culture fit.

• Act as a Skellig brand ambassador in all candidate interactions: craft compelling outreach messages about Skellig’s mission and culture, and ensure timely, professional follow-up so every candidate has a positive impression

• Document all sourcing activities and candidate interactions in the ATS Record sources, conversation notes, and status updates in real time so the recruiting team has visibility and no candidate is overlooked.

• Present succinct summaries of qualified candidates to the TA Partner on a weekly basis for next steps

External Positioning

• Provide market insights on the technical talent landscape – e.g. where target candidates work, salary benchmarks, or emerging in-demand skills – to help set realistic hiring expectations

• Boost Skellig’s presence in the various online communities by participating in networking events, online forums, or meetups related to the field. Share appropriate content about Skellig and help position the company as an employer of choice among engineers

Benefits:

Here's what's waiting for you as a Skellig employee:

• Vacation / Personal Paid Time Off

• Sick Paid Time Off

• Unlimited Unpaid Time Off

• Paid Public Holidays

• Parental Leave

• Full Heath, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance for you and any dependents - Premiums are 100% fully covered

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• 401k + Match

• Relocation Package

• …. and more!

This position requires successful completion of a background check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of background screening, which may include criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and reference checks as applicable to the role.

Contact:

Should you have any questions please contact our Talent Acquisition Partner: katie.caughman@skellig.com 

From its inception, Skellig has strived to be ‘more human.’ We work hard to foster a culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and great work. A culture that rewards problem solving, teamwork, and service excellence. And one that attracts the top talent and premier clients. 

Ours is a culture of honesty, transparency, and kindness — A people-focused and compassionate company.