ICT Specialist – Senior Equipment Integration Software Development 

Context 

IMEC performs world-leading research in nano-electronics. Imec leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its global partnerships in ICT, healthcare, and energy. Imec delivers industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, its international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society. Imec is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium) and has offices in the Netherlands, Taiwan, US, China, Japan and India. Its staff of more than 5000 people from over 95 nationalities includes over 750 industrial residents and guest researchers.  
 
Currently, IMEC has decided to launch a strategic initiative called SmartFab aligned with an Industry 4.0 based ambition for accelerated efficiency gains in both cleanroom operations and research support. As part of this program, we are automating tool operations and creating various integrations across the IT and OT landscape.

What you will do

You will be working in IMEC’s ICT department and support in the SmartFab programme.
For this role, you will: 

• Establish the processes to manage the lifecycle of a tool integration with the Manufacturing Executing System, our central process control software.
• Manage the technical steps for tool onboarding and drive greater efficiencies to accelerate onboarding and increase quality, including automation in the lifecycle processes.
• Work closely with the ICT counterparts managing the MES, the technical team in the production facility and 3rd parties to drive the technical delivery of configurations, packaging and integrations
• Manage the software delivery plan, including budget and resourcing, to meet the roadmap requirements
• Elicit and document clear and concise product requirements based on collaboration with stakeholders, including manufacturing, engineering, and business teams. 
• Work with the Equipment Integration product owner to prioritize and manage the product backlog to maximize value and ensure timely delivery of features. 
• Adopt Agile methodologies, CI/CD and test automation as much as possible.
• Monitor and analyze product performance, making data-driven decisions for enhancements. 
• Work with a project manager to maintain an overview and report-out on the status of the deployments and to manage the roadmap

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 already have several years of experience in ICT in manufacturing system implementations. Your background allows you to quickly familiarize yourself with the semiconductor manufacturing environment and the IT architecture. 
• You are a quick learner, able to build expertise in topics such as station controller and messages busses quickly and independently. 
• You are well-versed in software coding languages (e.g. Java) and agile software delivery, with demonstrated ability to drive CI/CD and test automation.
• You can work independently and in team. With your no-nonsense attitude, you coordinate with the team to get the job done. 
• Your strong analytic and problem-solving skills enable you to interpret customer requirements and issues. 
• You have strong communication skills, allowing you to build good relationships with stakeholders from different imec business units and the development partner. 
• You are persistent and take initiative when needed. 
• You feel comfortable in a complex and demanding environment. 

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.