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≈ $131k – $254k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Leuven)
Seniority
Architect · 15+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.

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Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, IMEC (Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre) is a world-leading research and development hub specializing in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. The organization conducts advanced scientific research, state-of-the-art pilot-line semiconductor processing, and technological prototyping in fields spanning next-generation integrated circuits, artificial intelligence hardware, life sciences, and sustainable energy systems. By bridging academic discovery with industrial application through global corporate partnerships and R&D collaborations, the enterprise drives critical technological breakthroughs across the worldwide semiconductor and high-tech industries.

Director, 2.5D and 3D Advanced Packaging Technologies

What you will do

In this
role, you will drive the development of advanced 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies from early research through platform deployment across imec organization.
Acting as the primary representative of the expert community in these domains,
you will align the needs of multiple business lines into a coherent and
achievable technology roadmap, ensuring imec can successfully deliver on its
medium- and long-term ambitions in advanced packaging. This is a
highly visible leadership position combining strategic vision, technical
expertise, organizational influence, and cross-functional coordination. As 2.5D & 3D Technologies
Director, you will: Gather
and consolidate the technology needs of all business lines related to 2.5D
and 3D integration and packaging. Contribute
actively to the technology and business strategy development of these
business lines. Define
and maintain a roadmap that meets business objectives while balancing
resource availability and organizational capabilities. Drive
roadmap execution by coordinating activities across the relevant technical
groups and expertise centers. Represent
the organization’s 2.5D and 3D expertise in discussions with internal and
external stakeholders and support the development of new business
opportunities. Initiate
and shape projects that bridge strategic technology gaps and create
synergies across programs. Work
closely with project leaders, managers, and experts to ensure successful
delivery of roadmap milestones. Identify
organizational, technical, or resource gaps that may jeopardize roadmap
execution and lead escalation activities when needed. Coach,
mentor, and motivate key experts across the organization, fostering
collaboration and enabling successful project execution.

What we do for you
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.
Who you are

You hold at least 15 years of experience in
semiconductor R&D, with significant expertise in advanced packaging,
2.5D integration, and/or 3D integration technologies. You have a proven track record of leadership,
including at least 5 years of experience leading large teams, complex
programs, or major technology initiatives. You are passionate about emerging technologies
and motivated by the opportunity to shape their future. You possess deep technical expertise in
advanced packaging, 2.5D integration, and 3D integration technologies. You are an inspiring people leader who enjoys
developing talent and enabling teams to succeed. You combine strategic thinking with strong
execution skills and a results-oriented mindset. You have excellent communication,
stakeholder management, and organizational skills, allowing you to build
alignment across diverse groups and interests. You are living in Belgium or are willing to relocate (support provided). IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. 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

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