Director of Automotive Semiconductor R&D Center

Director of

Automotive

Semiconductor R&D Center

What

you’ll

do
Imec is looking for an experienced Director to

lead

a new

Automotive Semiconductor

R&D center

being

established

in partnership with the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Director

is responsible for

the overall leadership and management of the

partnership at the

center

,

including

:

setting up collaborative R&D programs

,

running the research and business operations

,

managing stakeholder relationships

,

achieving the local and corporate KPIs

,

and

securing and managing

funding

.

The ideal candidate will

support the automotive market segment by

leveraging

their startup

mentality and strong

track record

of success in leading multi-functional teams and complex technical programs in

the

semiconductor

or microelectronics industries

.

Learn more about

automotive semiconductor technologies of imec:

https://www.imec-int.com/en/applications/automotive-technologies

.
What we do for you
As the trusted R&D partner of companies, start-ups and academia, research and innovation are in

imec’s

DNA. We combine leadership in advanced chip design, fabrication, and packaging technologies with

expertise

in a broad range of applications

from consumer electronics, automotive,

smart cities, clean

energy

and healthcare. When you join imec, you can expect:
A multicultural company, with abundant opportunities to contribute and have a positive impact.

A flexible,

open

and informal work environment combined with a strong drive for excellence.

A committed and inclusive employer

(

http://www.imec-int.com/en/careers#diversity

)

Opportunities to contribute to solutions with a large societal impact.

Appreciation for your energy and commitment

by means of

an attractive and market

appropriate salary

with many fringe benefits.

Re

sponsibilities
Stand up and lead the day-to-day operations and project execution of the center in coordination and close communication with internal and external stakeholders in the U.S. and Belgium.

Execute strategic plans in line with

imec’s

corporate strategy and leveraging

imec’s

international skill base for the center

’s

immediate programs

aligned to

broader offerings in automotive and semiconductor technology.

Manage to agreed-upon program budgets and work closely with internal operations teams in the U.S. and Belgium.

Build, lead, and continuously develop an effective, high-performing team.

Foster an environment of creative thinking and

innovation

to be deployed

against

the industry's most pressing challenges.

Coordinate closely and regularly with imec technical and business leadership in the U.S. and Belgium.

Manage

a

diverse set of local, state, federal, academic, industry, and international stakeholders diplomatically, including, but not limited

to

:

technical subject matter experts, university faculty and staff, executive leadership, government officials, etc.

Work closely with university faculty and staff to develop and implement a robust workforce development training program.

Travel occasionally to meet with customers, suppliers, partners, imec colleagues, and other stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

Requirements:

A master’s degree or higher in engineering or equivalent experience.

10+ years of technical

expertise

in a semiconductor manufacturing or R&D environment, with ability to dive deep technically as needed.

Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

1

0+ years of experience in a senior leadership role within the semiconductor or microelectronics industry with

demonstrated

general management skills.

Technical knowledge of chip fabrication techniques

and broader applications.

U

p

-

to

-

date

on the latest industry and technology developments.

A rich network of industry, academia, state, local, and federal leaders

.

Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); customer-oriented and diplomatic.

A passion for building and managing high-functioning teams.

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