PVD Process Engineering Manager

PVD Process Engineering Manager What you will do You will lead the PVDPE (Physical Vapour Deposition Process Engineering) team that currently consists of 9 Process Engineers.This team is part of the FAB Engineering Department, and you will report to the DD (Deposition and Diffusion) group manager. It is expected that the PVD team will continue to grow significantly in the coming years to support the ongoing expansion of imec’s state-of-the-art 300mm cleanroom. As Engineering Manager, you will lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers to deliver exceptional operational performance. You will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations, building a highly skilled and engaged team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and representing the PVDPE organization in cross-functional collaborations. Through effective resource planning, talent development, and stakeholder management, you will help shape the long-term success of the team and its contribution to the fab's objectives. 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. This entails the following: Providing both day-to-day leadership and long-term strategic direction for the PVDPE team, ensuring balanced engineering expertise and sufficient coverage across shifts, tools, and technical disciplines. Fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on the well-being and development of all team members. Driving operational excellence by improving volume, cycle time, and quality performance, while ensuring the team consistently meets its key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensuring team members receive the appropriate training, coaching, and development opportunities required to perform their roles effectively and continue growing professionally. Acting as the representative and voice of the PVDPE team in cross-functional projects, interdepartmental initiatives, and stakeholder meetings, promoting strong collaboration across the organization. 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 define 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 obtained a Master in Science or in Engineering, or the equivalent of this by having extensive industrial experience in semiconductor process engineering, including PVD or other plasma deposition techniques You have strong industrial experience in semiconductor process engineering, including PVD or other plasma deposition techniques You are flexible and able to rapidly react to changes in circumstances by altering your personal and/or team priorities, often at very short notice You are highly driven with a focus on delivering high quality results on-time, and meeting your team’s KPIs You are a motivator who can create and maintain a proactive ‘can do’ attitude within the team Demonstrable people management experience is an asset, affinity to gain it is mandatory You are courteous and respectful in your communication with our internal and external partners, and actively try to find innovative and creative solutions You are comfortable working in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment You are able to balance the best interests of your team with those of the department and imec as a whole Given the international character of imec, you are fluent in both verbal and written English 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