Management - Leuven | Just now
In this unique role you will have the opportunity to drive innovations in advanced patterning for compute, automotive, industrial and consumer applications
What you will do
Imec is an inclusive company with a rich legacy of leading-edge semiconductor research and development. We have a flexible, open, vibrant and informal work environment with a strong drive for excellence. You will work with an international team with broad exposure to the entire semiconductor world of leading IDMs, foundries, suppliers and system companies. We offer you the opportunity to impact all those companies by influencing their roadmaps and contribute to technologies that will have a positive impact on tomorrow’s society. You will grow, mentor and inspire a team of passionate researchers, students, post-docs and partners as you collectively shape future semiconductor technologies. We seek a candidate who thrives in a dynamic work environment, showcasing an adaptability to diverse projects or research topics. You’ll be a key team player, ready to support colleagues and tackle impactful projects within the timelines of our trusted global partners.

As VP for Advanced Patterning, you will

• Work closely with imec’s Compute Systems Scaling sector to define the technical strategy of the Advanced Patterning program and joint ASML-imec high NA EUV lab.
• Create the roadmaps for advanced patterning working with ASML and other industrial partners, imec experts and academic researchers.
• Create an inspiring vision for the advanced patterning organization aligned with the technical, business and operational needs of imec.
• Articulate talent, equipment and software needs to support imec’s long term technical strategy relating to advanced patterning.
• Drive innovation in technical areas of responsibility like patterning materials, novel patterning techniques, advanced overlay solutions, transpatterning, 3D metrology, OPC and Design.
• Inspire, nurture, and grow talent to contribute to their fullest potential.
• Enable partnerships with materials suppliers, metrology vendors, computational lithography tool suppliers to address the technical roadmap challenges in advanced patterning.
• Support the different imec research programs and bilateral engagements in logic, memory, 3D interconnects, Photonics and Quantum on lithography, OPC, testsite design and tapeout services.
• Execute on the different committed joint development deliverables with suppliers and funded projects by working closely with other expertise centers like the fab organization.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging with other resource and thought leaders across different imec organizations.

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 are truly passionate and excited by new technologies that will have a strong positive societal impact.
• You have a deep expertise in some areas of advanced patterning with 15+ years in research and development
• You have managed medium to large-sized teams, have excellent people management skills and proven industry leadership experience.
• Your convincing communication style, your inspiring enthusiasm and your strong drive for results will help to create a collaborative environment that fosters knowledge, innovation and partner satisfaction.

We seek a candidate who thrives in a dynamic work environment, showcasing an adaptability to diverse projects or research topics. You’ll be a key team player, ready to support colleagues and tackle impactful projects within the timelines of our trusted global partners.
IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.

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