Marketing Communications Officer – IC-Link by imec

What you will do

In this role, you will help promote imec’s IC-Link division, which works with companies to develop and manufacture custom chips. 

This role requires someone with a demonstrated interest in technology, who can work across many departments and teams, and would like to learn about semiconductor technology.  

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as of March 2. 

About IC-Link by imec  

IC-Link by imec provides customized solutions for innovative chip manufacturing, leveraging the expertise and ecosystem of imec, a world-leading research and innovation center for nanoelectronics and digital technologies. IC-Link enables the scalable and reliable manufacturing of semiconductors to go from idea to product.   
Technologies range from ASICs in CMOS, including the most advanced commercially available nodes, to imec-developed integrated photonics, and advanced 2.5/3D packaging. Additional specialty services include custom wafer processing. The offering will continue to expand as new technologies are validated. To tailor to customer requirements and capabilities, IC-Link offers a range of services and business models.  

Your role  

You will work in the Corporate Marketing and Outreach (CMO) department and specifically on the Marketing Communication Team. You will work closely with IC-Link portfolio’s team, business development, and colleagues across the CMO. You will report to the lead for IC-Link marketing communications and work directly with another colleague dedicated to IC-Link marketing communications. 

Your responsibilities   

• Marketing event management: you will be the main point of contact for IC-Link’s offering at specific trade shows, conferences, imec flagship events (e.g. ITFs), other events. You will also coordinate with other marcom team members responsible for other divisions to ensure that IC-Link’s messaging is represented at other events.  
  
  • Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:  
  • Owning the events retro planning and tasks  
  • Creating POs, managing invoices and managing the overall event budget  
  • Managing vendor relationships, including booth builders, conference organizers, etc.  
  • Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure that milestones are met  
  • Managing associated promotional content, including web pages, social posts, save-the-dates, invitations, etc., involving the copywriters, graphic designers, and digital team when needed  
  • Debriefing with the imec event attendees to evaluate ROI   
  • Occasional travel within Europe and the US, when required  
• Ensure marketing content is up-to-date: Due to the nature of semiconductor technology and industry, our marketing materials regularly need to be updated. In this role, you will have to check on the brochures, leaflets, sales decks, and other collateral prior to events or other marcom milestones. You will be the main point of contact for updates and will be supported by the IC-Link portfolio team for the content and a copywriter and graphic designer for the production.   
• Supporting the execution of the go-to-market: Depending on the marcom yearly planning, in collaboration with the team you will be given other tasks to support the marcom execution.   
• Coordinating activities across teams: This position lies at the intersection of several departments and teams: IC-Link portfolio (includes teams that focus on different technologies), business development, engineering, and communications. In this role you will work with team members in the marketing and communications department for the execution.   

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 competitive salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

You bring a hands-on and growth mindset, and are comfortable navigating a dynamic and complex deep-tech environment.  

You bring:   

• 2+ years of experience in B2B marketing communications, ideally in semiconductors or highly technical fields.   
• A curious mindset with the willingness to learn about IC-Link’s offering and positioning.   
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across business. teams, technical experts, seniority levels, and external partners.   
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.   
• A structured, proactive work style, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast changing 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.