Memory bilateral project leader

imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Imec in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Project Leader for Memory Bilateral Projects to guide teams from definition through delivery, aligning with expert teams, resource and FAB managers to meet customer goals within time and budget.

You will lead technically and operationally, report to customers, drive improvements, manage changes, and promote open communication. A PhD or MSc in a relevant field and at least five years in semiconductors are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in microelectronics or related field.
• At least 5 years in semiconductor field.
• Experience with memory technologies (DRAM/3D-NAND/MRAM) is an asset.
• Proven R&D project leadership experience preferred.
• Structured, data-driven, and customer-focused mindset.

Responsabilités

• Lead memory bilateral projects from definition to delivery.
• Coordinate expert teams, resource managers, and FAB managers.
• Ensure project objectives are met within time and budget.
• Regularly report to customers and maintain strong relationships.
• Drive process improvements and implement innovations.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Team coordination

Customer focus

Data-driven

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

PhD or MSc in microelectronics, electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, material science, or closely related discipline

Description du poste

Lead breakthrough memory projects from concept to delivery, connecting expert teams and customers to shape the future of semiconductor innovation.

What you will do

As Project Leader for Memory Bilateral Projects, you will be leading teams and managing projects in the imec memory bilateral project portfolio throughout the whole project life cycle, from definition to delivery. You will align with the expert teams, resource managers, and FAB managers to best define and execute your plan. Your goal will be to deliver the target objectives within the time and budget target define with the customer, for each project under your responsibility.

You will be responsible to lead the team technically and operationally, promoting interactions and innovations. Your open communication, enthusiasm and drive will be key to create a strong team and reach your goals.

Together with the operational managers, you will monitor the performances and resources of your projects and ensure to stay within agreed boundaries. You will proactively manage changes, drive the acceleration of your projects activities when required, elevate show-stoppers or issues within the organization, and help provide solutions.

The interaction with your project customers will be an important part of your activities. You will regularly report to them, help keeping a strong link and ensuring the project deliverables are answering their specific requests.

You will seek for constant improvements of both the quality and speed of our innovation. We will count on you to bring new ideas and help implementing them.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You have a PhD degree or MSc in microelectronics, electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, material science, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 year experience in the semiconductor field (Process, Integration, Device, Reliability and/or Design)
• Experience and knowledge of fabrication flows related to memory technologies (DRAM, 3D-NAND, MRAM, emerging memories, etc.) is a real asset.
• Previous experiences as a R&D project leader is a real asset.
• You are data driven work in a structured way.
• You are enthusiastic and show an “always improving” mentality.
• You are customer driven.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.