VP Fab EngineeringFabEngineeringDepartment (FABENG)Our FabEngineeringteamis responsible forvarious pilot production tools and devices, often first versions, sometimes even prototypes. Our equipmentand processengineers intensively collaborate with processstepengineers and equipment manufacturers toidentify,executeand evaluate improvement opportunities on our unique pilot production tools. These highly motivated engineersidentifypreventative actions andensurethe correct maintenance and repair of the equipment is guaranteed in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.Our process engineersmaintainthe processesanddevelop,e.g.backup processes or perform process optimizations.What you will doStrategic leadershipDefinestrategies tooptimizeour Fab process andtool operations& performanceto ensurecycle time reduction, higher yield, faster learning speed, etc.Foster asafety cultureby enforcingrigorousenvironmental, health and safetyprotocols to ensure the wellbeing and continuity ofsite operations.Manage and build relationships with suppliers and strategic partners to support and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Work closely with other departments to align on customer needs, cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, and production stability. Contribute to investment planning to enhance future offerings.People leadershipInspire, lead and coach an organisation of ca. 250team members & team leadersto achieve our FAB Engineeringobjectives.Develop your teamby focusing oncareer development and capability building through ongoing feedback and development planning.Technical and operational leadershipMonitor and improve Quality&Process Control standards and drive root cause analysisforprocess reliability and maturity.Developshort- and long-termplans to grow the capability and capacity of thefabin alignment and support of the R&D business units.Convert FABENGobjectivesinto specific, actionable goals for the group and individual team members. Ensure performance is activelymonitored, evaluated, and guided.Driveimprovements inReliability,Uptime,Preventative Maintenance,andAutomation.Monitor operating budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives tooptimizeoverhead and reduce thecost per waferprocessed.Lead and direct engineering activities across both R&D and Low Volume Manufacturing (LVM) environments. Ensure high-quality execution of projects, processes, and improvements.What we do for youWe 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 areEducation, Experience and Technical CompetenciesMaster'sdegree or equivalent in thesemiconductor advanced packagingor a closely related discipline.Min.10years of experiencein people management.Sound experience in machine / operationsmaintenance, problemsolvingand project management.Affinity withinfrastructure and facilities in an industrial, preferably semiconductor, environment.Strong safety and health awareness. You are familiar with e.g. last-minute-risk assessmentmethodology.Leadership and Personal CompetenciesProven ability to leadlarge, multifunctional teams ina fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.Inspirational people manager: You inspire trust andconfidence;you empower team members and are enthusiast to take-up challenges and reach ambitiousobjectiveswith the whole FABENG-team.Communication superstar with an agile mindset: You enjoy sharing knowledge and technical information with comfort and clarity. Youcanbuild bridges between different departments (Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, EHS, operations) andcanlead and coach people from a non-hierarchical position. You easily switch from a hands-on and tactical level to a strategic level.Ability to summarize complex information and scenarios into concise, meaningful content across all levels of the organization.Process & quality driven problem solver: You manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude. Thanks toyourresult-orientednessandyourgoodsense of urgency, youcandrive projects to closure andcan managemany simultaneous small projects/improvement tracks in a fast-paced environment.Analytical thinker: You quickly detect and define problems. Youcanset-up coherent action plans and coach problem solving.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.
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