R&D Project Leader

Il y a 2 jours

VlaamsBrabant, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgique 1000scholars Temps plein 90 000 € - 120 000 €/an

R&D Project Leader - Advanced Cooling Integration for High-Performance Computing

Imec

Leuven, Belgium

What you will do

As an R&D Project Leader, you will drive the development of next-generation cooling solutions for high-performance computing applications. You will take ownership of a multidisciplinary R&D program that aims to bridge advanced materials, device concepts, and system-level integration.

  • Guide and coordinate a diverse set of imec expertise teams across process, device, integration, modeling, and testing domains.
  • Define and implement a coherent integration strategy, bringing together insights from different technical domains into a viable system concept.
  • Assess integration, reliability, and scalability needs and translate them into actionable approaches.
  • Actively contribute to hands-on R&D activities in the lab when needed, ensuring fast iteration and technical depth.
  • Drive interactions with stakeholders across imec and contribute to IP creation and strategic positioning of the technology.

This position sits at the core of a rapidly evolving domain driven by increasing power densities and system complexity in advanced compute hardware. You will play a central role in translating innovative concepts into system-relevant solutions - bridging the gap between research and real-world application.

Who you are

  • PhD in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field.
  • Strong technical background in one or more of the following domains:
  • Thermal management/cooling technologies.
  • Semiconductor processing and integration.
  • Advanced packaging or system integration
  • Proven ability to bring together multidisciplinary inputs into a coherent technical vision.
  • Experience in project coordination or technical stewardship is a strong asset.
  • Hands-on mindset and willingness to engage directly in experimental work.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to align diverse teams and drive progress.

Key competences

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to navigate uncertainty and structure complex integration topics.
  • Proactive, self-driven, and result-oriented.
  • Team player with the ability to influence without formal authority.