Pilot Line Equipment Installation & Acceptance Manager - PIXEurope

Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC); Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in microelectronics is seeking a Pilot Line Equipment Installation & Acceptance Manager in Barcelona. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in semiconductor manufacturing and experience in equipment validation and process integration. This full-time position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and the chance to work on a cutting-edge European project. Applicants should demonstrate relevant skills and achievements. Deadline for applications is September 21, 2025.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Training and career growth opportunities

Dynamic international research environment

Formación

• Strong background in semiconductor or photonics manufacturing.
• Experience in equipment acceptance, validation and process integration.
• Knowledge of industrial procedures and operational excellence.
• Skills in production line management, process modelling and parametrization.
• Excellent project coordination, communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the installation, validation and acceptance of equipment within the pilot line.
• Oversee equipment operation during technology development.
• Design and develop a centralised equipment operations database.
• Supervise the implementation of operations systems.
• Collaborate with the Pilot Line Project Manager and Director to ensure project success.

Conocimientos

Semiconductor manufacturing

Photonics manufacturing

Equipment acceptance

Process integration

Project coordination

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Pilot Line Equipment Installation & Acceptance Manager - PIXEurope

Barcelona (UAB Campus) | Micro / Nano Fabrication | International Research Environment

The Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC) , Spain’s leading centre for micro- and nanotechnologies , is seeking a Pilot Line Equipment Installation & Acceptance Manager to join the PIXEurope Project , a flagship initiative funded under the European Chips JU .

At IMB-CNM you will work in Spain’s largest cleanroom facilities , collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international consortia to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in integrated photonics .

What will you do?

• Lead and coordinate the installation, validation and acceptance of equipment within the pilot line.
• Oversee equipment operation during technology development.
• Design and develop a centralised equipment operations database.
• Supervise the implementation of operations systems.
• Collaborate with the Pilot Line Project Manager and Director to ensure project success.

What we are looking for

• Strong background in semiconductor or photonics manufacturing.
• Experience in equipment acceptance, validation and process integration.
• Knowledge of industrial procedures and operational excellence.
• Skills in production line management, process modelling and parametrization.
• Excellent project coordination, communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Language: English (full working competence), Spanish (basic).

What we offer

• Full-time position in Barcelona.
• Work in a dynamic, international and collaborative research environment.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Training and career growth opportunities (HR Excellence in Research & María de Maeztu initiatives).
• Be part of a cutting-edge European project with €400M investment and 20 partners across 11 countries.

Deadline: 21 September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 29 September 2025.

Applicants are kindly advised to ensure that their CVs clearly demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the position. CVs should include precise dates, relevant skills, and notable achievements that evidence the candidate’s suitability and distinction in the selection process.

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