R&D Project Engineer

What you will do

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electronic Packaging Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have profound expertise in electronic packaging technologies, with a strong focus on micro-fabrication manufacturing processes and mechanical design. You will play a key role in developing new packaging solutions for microfluidic sensor applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in design, process engineering and life science application experts." 

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 hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. 
• You have experience in R&D, product/process development, or experimental engineering, ideally combining design and hands-on laboratory work. 
• You have a strong background in mechanical design, manufacturing, and rapid prototyping, with experience translating concepts into functional experimental setups. 
• You are comfortable working with prototyping and manufacturing technologies, such as CNC machining, laser processing, 3D printing, or similar techniques. 
• Experience with microfluidics, precision dispensing, bonding/assembly technologies, or lab-on-chip systems is a strong asset. 
• You enjoy hands-on technical problem solving, experimenting with different solutions and improving designs through iterative testing. 
• You can work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary R&D team. 

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.