Ric Delgado

Ric Delgado

Team Lead and Principal Recruiter

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About Ric

Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.

From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.

Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone’s career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.

Ric's Specialties

Areas of Expertise


My expertise includes full-cycle recruiting, technical sourcing for niche and hard-to-fill roles, and partnering closely with hiring managers to understand complex engineering environments. I’ve successfully recruited across areas such as controls engineering, PLC programming, robotics, mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, and project management within custom machinery and industrial equipment.

In addition to recruiting, I lead and mentor team members, helping drive recruiting strategy, improve processes, and ensure consistent delivery across multiple searches. I’m highly experienced in market mapping, talent pipeline development, and offer negotiation, particularly in competitive markets where timing and precision are critical.

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