TEM service Manager

As TEM service manager, you coach and steer a team of electron microscopy experts who are responsible for TEM inspections and engineers who are responsible for hardware and process aspects of a number of machines that are used for characterization of processes and materials, used in CMORE (MEMS, actuators, sensors,..) and Core (Logic, Memory, Interconnect, 3D,..) technologies.

Who you are You obtained preferably a Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences. You are an inspirational people manager: You inspire trust and confidence; you empower team members and you are enthusiast to take up challenges and reach ambitious objectives with the team. Former experience in guiding and coaching people is required. Preferably, you combine a maximum of the following skills:

• Having relevant (hands-on) experience in material characterization and microscopy in a production or R&D environment.
• Communication superstar with an agile mindset: You enjoy sharing knowledge and technical information with comfort and clarity. You can build bridges between different departments and stakeholders (e.g. Unit process development, Integration Engineers, your TEM engineers and assistants). You easily switch from a hands-on and tactical level to a more strategic level.
• Process & quality driven problem solver: You manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude. Thanks to your result-oriented focus and sense of urgency, you can drive projects to closure in a fast-paced environment.
• You are stress resistant.
• Analytical thinker: You quickly detect and define problems. You can set-up a coherent action plans and coach problem solving.
• You enjoy your work and radiate positive energy around you and your team.
• You have experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments in a productive manner.
• You possess a can-do attitude and an extreme dedication to efficiency.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and project management skills.
• A business-minded strategic planner with experience in data analysis and budget management.

Imec is the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. The combination of our widely acclaimed leadership in microchip technology and profound software and ICT expertise is what makes us unique. By leveraging our world-class infrastructure and local and global ecosystem of partners across a multitude of industries, we create groundbreaking innovation in application domains such as healthcare, smart cities and mobility, logistics and manufacturing, and energy. As a trusted partner for companies, start-ups and universities we bring together 4,500 brilliant minds from over 90 nationalities. Imec is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium and also has distributed R&D groups at a number of Flemish universities, in the Netherlands, Taiwan, USA, China, and offices in India and Japan. All of these particular traits make imec to be a top-class employer. To strengthen this position as a leading player in our field, we are looking for those passionate talents that make the difference!