Compute R&D Project Leader (Semiconductor)

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Company

Join hirify.global, a premier research center in nanotechnology headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, working in an open and multicultural R&D environment.

What you will do

• Lead teams developing innovative compute devices from design through device validation.
• Define and implement project plans with expert teams, resource managers, and FAB managers in line with customer needs and hirify.global's R&D strategy.
• Lead projects technically and operationally while monitoring performance, resources, risks, changes, and agreed boundaries.
• Manage escalations, resolve showstoppers, accelerate project activities, and drive continuous improvement in quality and learning speed.
• Act as the primary customer contact from project definition through closure, including technical reporting and assessment of customer proposals.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc in microelectronics, electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, material science, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in the semiconductor field, including Process, Integration, Device, Reliability, and/or Design.
• Knowledge and experience with integration flows for compute technologies, including Logic, 3D, Quantum computing, or Nano-interconnect, are required.
• Strong customer orientation and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Prior industrial experience as an R&D project manager, program manager, or team leader.

Culture & Benefits

• Open, multicultural, informal working environment with opportunities to take initiative and responsibility.
• Support and guidance for professional development through hirify.global.academy, the corporate university.
• Market-appropriate salary with fringe benefits.
• Inclusive employer committed to employee development and continuous learning.