Peter Manoj — Business Development Manager

University & Industry Engagement Leader | Semiconductor Recruitment Specialist | Early Talent Acquisition | NCG & Internship Program Strategist | Market InsightsExperienced Semiconductor Talent Strategist, Full-Cycle Recruiter, and University-Industry Collaboration Specialist with 13+ years in driving high-impact talent acquisition and strategic academic partnerships across semiconductor and technology sectors. Expertise in early talent acquisition, NCG and intern hiring, and developing inclusive recruitment pipelines across Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, and Software domains. Proven track record in orchestrating university engagement programs, skilling initiatives, and industry collaborations that bridge academic learning with real-world technology roles.Key achievements: Recognized for building strategic partnerships with large-scale semiconductor companies, enabling core industry placements for MTech and Ph.D. students, and mentoring emerging talent for specialized semiconductor roles. Successfully onboarded NCGs and interns annually with diversity representation, improving intern-to-NCG conversion, optimizing early talent engagement and reducing lead times. Initiated targeted PWD hiring programmes and technical upskilling interventions to empower candidates and strengthen talent pipelines for critical roles in Semiconductor Process, Supply Chain, and Customer Engineering. Represented organizations at Semicon, IESA, Formula Bharat, and academic forums, enhancing employer brand visibility and connecting with niche talent pools. Delivered actionable market insights on Telecom, IoT, 4G, and data centre technologies, supporting strategic decision-making and industry foresight. Awarded for excellence in talent acquisition and programme management, including hackathon-based intern hiring, off-campus NCG recruitment, and coordination of executive training programmes.Approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution—building robust talent pipelines, fostering inclusive hiring, and enabling meaningful industry-academia synergies. Strong believer in mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning to cultivate a future-ready workforce.Open to connecting with professionals, academic partners, and organizations to explore innovative talent acquisition strategies, collaborative programmes, and semiconductor industry initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Semiconductor Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in university engagement and industry collaboration.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 13 yrs 8 mos