VP Fab Engineering

VP Fab Engineering Fab Engineering Department  (FABENG)

Our Fab Engineeringteamis responsible for various pilot production tools and devices, often first versions, sometimes even prototypes. Our equipment and process engineers intensively collaborate with processstepengineers and equipment manufacturers to identify,execute and 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.

Strategic leadership:

• Definestrategies tooptimizeour Fab process andtool operations& performance to ensurecycle time reduction, higher yield, faster learning speed, etc.
• Foster asafety cultureby enforcingrigorousenvironmental, health and safety protocols 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 leadership:

• Inspire, 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 leadership:

• Monitor and improve Quality&Process Control standards and drive root cause analysisforprocess reliability and maturity.
• Develop short- 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 in Reliability,Uptime,Preventative Maintenance,and Automation.
• 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.

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.

Education, Experience and Technical Competencies

• Master'sdegree or equivalent in thesemiconductor advanced packaging or a closely related discipline.
• Min.
  10years of experience in people management.
• Sound experience in machine / operationsmaintenance, problemsolvingand project management.
• Affinity with infrastructure and facilities in an industrial, preferably semiconductor, environment.
• Strong safety and health awareness. You are familiar with e.g. last-minute-risk assessment methodology.

Leadership and Personal Competencies

• Proven ability to leadlarge, multifunctional teams ina fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Inspirational people manager:
  You inspire trust and confidence;you empower team members and are enthusiast to take-up challenges and reach…