Engineering Operations Department Our Engineering Operations team is responsible for various pilot production tools and devices, often first versions, sometimes even prototypes. Our equipment and process engineers intensively collaborate with process engineers and equipment manufacturers to identify, execute and evaluate improvement opportunities on our unique pilot production tools. Develop strategies and business processes, in concert with your counterparts in Leuven, to optimize Fab performance and tool operations to ensure cycle time reduction, higher yield, faster learning speed, etc.

Work closely with other departments to align on customer needs, cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, and production stability. Define and monitor resource allocations according to available budget Develop your team by focusing on career development and capability building through ongoing feedback and development planning. Monitor and improve Quality & Process Control standards and drive root cause analysis for process reliability and maturity.

Develop short- and long-term plans to grow the capability and capacity of the fab in alignment and support of the R&D; business units. Ensure performance is actively monitored, evaluated, and guided. Drive improvements in Reliability, Uptime, Utilization, Preventative Maintenance, and Automation toward operational excellence in the day-to-day business of the Fab.

Monitor operating budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives to optimize overhead and reduce the cost per wafer processed.



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 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. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. Master degree or equivalent in the semiconductor advanced packaging or a closely related discipline. 5 years of experience in people management.

Sound experience in machine / operations maintenance, problem solving and project management. Affinity with infrastructure and facilities in an industrial, preferably semiconductor, environment.

Inspirational people manager: Communication superstar with an agile mindset: You can build bridges between different departments (Engineering, Operations, EHS, R&D; Integration, Facilities) and are able to lead and coach people from a non-hierarchical position.

Process & quality driven problem solver: Thanks to being result-oriented and having a good sense of urgency, you can drive projects to closure and to manage many simultaneous small projects/improvement tracks in a fast-paced environment. 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. #

📌 Engineering Operations Area Manager for imec Spain (Málaga)
🏢 imec in Vlaanderen
📍 Málaga