Semi Recruiting

Semi Recruiting is a specialized recruitment agency based in Durham that focuses exclusively on powering semiconductor innovation through elite talent acquisition. Founded by an operator with hands-on experience in CMP process optimization, SiC/GaN power electronics, and global technical sales, the agency serves fabs, materials suppliers, equipment makers, and advanced-packaging companies.

Semi Recruiting specializes in solving critical hiring bottlenecks for the semiconductor and photonics industries. The agency helps organizations recruit hard-to-find engineers and commercial leaders across fab operations, materials, equipment, and go-to-market functions. Their deep industry acumen and proven results enable clients to build future-proof teams that keep manufacturing ramps on track and ensure programs hit critical milestones.

The agency's approach is built on genuine domain expertise, with leadership having direct operational experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes. They speak the technical language, understand the industry players, and comprehend the fast-paced nature of ramping production lines and new product introductions. This insider knowledge allows them to identify, engage, and successfully close senior-caliber talent that other recruiters might struggle to reach.

Semi Recruiting operates with a lean, senior-led model that ensures direct principal involvement in every search. Their process emphasizes crisp communication, transparent reporting, and calibrated candidate briefs with stakeholder alignment from day one. The agency typically delivers market maps within 24-72 hours of kickoff and provides shortlists within 2-4 weeks.

Their recruitment focus spans three key areas: executive and senior individual contributor roles including directors, VPs, and staff-level technologists; hard-to-fill engineering positions in lithography, CMP, wet cleans, metrology, advanced packaging, power devices, RFIC design, and advanced photonics; and commercial and business development roles including technical sales, applications engineering, product management, and strategic alliances. The agency provides search coverage across both the United States and Europe, making them well-positioned to serve global semiconductor companies.