Senior Solution Architect – Complex Systems

h3Senior Solution Architect –Complex Systems (MES) /h3 pAt imec, we are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with a broad technical interest and the ability to navigate complex system landscapes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding challenging problems, shaping solutions, and driving architectural clarity, and who is motivated to (re)orient towards the MES domain. /p pYou will take architectural ownership within a mission-critical platform manufacturing software solution (OneFab) that supports manufacturing and RD processes across a highly integrated ecosystem. /p pYour key contribution is not domain-specific knowledge, but your ability to: /p ul ligrasp complexity quickly /li litranslate ambiguous challenges into structured solutions /li lidesign systems that are robust, scalable, and evolvable /li /ul h3What you will do /h3 pbShape and drive architecture /b /p ul liOwn end-to-end architecture across a complex system landscape (principles, standards, and decisions) /li liCreate clarity in environments where multiple systems, integrations, and constraints interact /li liBalance long-term sustainability with pragmatic delivery needs /li /ul pbWork across system boundaries /b /p ul liUnderstand and translate complex functional and technical questions into solution designs /li liDefine and guide integration approaches (APIs, messaging, data flows, system interactions) /li liNavigate legacy environments and evolving architectures /li /ul pbEnable scalable and reliable systems /b /p ul liDefine guardrails for scalability, reliability, security, and operability /li liIdentify and reduce structural complexity and bottlenecks /li liEnsure systems remain stable while evolving over time /li /ul pbAct as a technical problem solver /b /p ul liDive into complex issues when needed (e.g. cross-system defects, production challenges) /li liAnalyze root causes and translate them into structural improvements /li liSupport teams in resolving ambiguity and moving forward /li /ul pbCoach and influence /b /p ul liGuide engineers and analysts in systems thinking and architectural reasoning /li liHelp teams make trade-offs transparent and explicit /li liFoster strong engineering practices and pragmatic documentation /li /ul h3What we do for you /h3 pWe 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. /p pWe 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. /p pWe 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. /p h3Who you are /h3 pbCore profile /b /p ul liExperienced Software or Solution Architect in complex environments /li liStrong systems thinker: able to connect applications, integrations, data, and operations /li liComfortable working in high-complexity, integration-heavy landscapes /li liAble to understand abstract, ambiguous, and technically challenging problems and translate them into clear solutions /li liBackground in modernizing legacy systems or platform architecture /li liExperience working across multiple teams and stakeholders /li /ul pbMindset /b /p ul liCurious and motivated to explore or transition into new domains (e.g. MES) /li liHands‑on when needed: able to investigate, analyze, and unblock teams /li liPragmatic: balances ideal architecture with real‑world constraints /li liStrong communicator: aligns stakeholders and drives decision‑making /li /ul pIMEC 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. /p