R&D Manager Lay-out and Design Support 

What you will do

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers focused on IC layout and data preparation workflows for mask manufacturing. 
• Translate department strategy into actionable plans and ensure alignment across the team. 
• Organize and assign resources effectively to meet project timelines and technical requirements. 
• Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring actual spending aligns with forecasts and strategic goals. 
• Collaborate with other groups and departments (e.g., design, process integration, quality) to ensure smooth design completion and mask ordering. 
• Collaborate with project management, PMO and other parts of imec to ensure project intake and execution  
• Drive continuous improvement in methodologies, tools, and workflows to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput. 
• Provide technical and managerial guidance, coaching, and career development for team members. 
• Generate regular reports on team performance, project status, resource usage, and budget consumption. 

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

• PhD or master’s degree in electrical engineering, microelectronics, or a related field. 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IC layout, PDK, or photomask-related domains, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role. 
• Solid understanding of IC physical design processes, design-to-mask workflows, and PDK. 
• Proven experience in project management, budgeting, and team leadership. 
• Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys). 
• Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process. 
• Strong organizational and communication skills. 
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership. 

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