Group Leader Photonic Process Integration 

What you will do

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional who can lead imec’s photonic process development and platformization group. The teams reporting to the group leader are composed of senior and junior process integration engineers working on various bilateral, funded, and exploratory projects in the field of Si and SiN photonic devices. Particular focus is given to Si photonic platform activity for telecom applications and to ultra low loss SiN platform for quantum and AR/VR applications.   

With your teams, you will develop prototypes in imec’s 200 and 300mm facilities and platformize processes to achieve customer specifications. In collaboration with the design and device teams, you will be responsible for planning and executing as well as reporting activities regularly to internal and external stakeholders. You will also be responsible for resource allocation and overall quality and speed of execution.  

Your primary responsibilities will be: 

• You will be leading the photonic integration group in the Technology Integration and Prototyping (TIP) department. The group is responsible for running various bilateral projects on Si and SiN photonics but also more explore research activities.
• With your strong background on fabrication and integration, you provide technical guidance to the teams to overcome technical and operational roadblocks. 
• You prioritize to achieve major milestones and make sure the work is executed according to agreed customer timelines. 
• You assign team members to tasks according to the scope, complexity and competency. 
• You oversee all the activities carried out by the teams, monitor progress and change the plan in alignment with the project manager and customer when needed. 
• You communicate status and issues to your peers, customers, as well as the leadership team at imec. 
• You communicate and interact effectively with the other groups within imec, e.g., application groups and fab operations.
• You implement and monitor the Human Resources (HR) processes in the team (e.g., setting goals, coaching, evaluation). 

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 or master degree in engineering, physics or applied sciences.  
• You have a minimum of 5 years experience in fabrication in 20mm and/or 300mm facilities. Process technology knowhow in photonic devices is a requirement.
• You show excellent communication and reporting skills to interface with internal and external customers.
• You have strong organizational skills and show the flexibility to change between different projects according to changing priorities.  
• You like taking initiative, you are persuasive and assertive, while keeping a constructive attitude.  
• You show proven problem-solving skills and have a pro-active attitude. 

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