Design Partnership Manager EuroCDP

h3Design Partnership Manager EuroCDP /h3 h3About the role /h3 pEurope is investing heavily in semiconductor innovation, and the EU Chips Design Platform is at the center of that transformation. As a Design Partnership Manager, you will build partnerships with EDA and IP vendors. In particular, you will negotiate general conditions agreements with these vendors, which include favorable conditions and pricings for European startups. In this role, you will also advise startups on selecting the right tools and design infrastructure. Finally, you will also act as the interface to the various Design Enablement Teams (DETs) across Europe. /p h3What you will do /h3 pIn this role, you will combine strong technical design and negotiation skills with partnership management. You will: /p ulliBuild strong relationships with EDA and IP vendors worldwide and negotiate good conditions for European startups. /liliAdvise startups in their selection of EDA, IP and design infrastructure. /liliAct as an account manager towards the various Design Enablement Teams and drive them to excellence. /liliPromote the platform across the European semiconductor ecosystem. /liliHelp shape a thriving European chip design community. /li /ul h3Why this role is unique /h3 pYou’ll help build the ecosystem that enables the next generation of European chip companies to succeed. It offers the unique combination of: /p ulliDirect impact on Europe's semiconductor future. /liliClose interaction with the EDA and design IP ecosystem worldwide. /liliDaily interaction with ambitious deep-tech startups. /liliThe opportunity to help build a flagship initiative under the European Chips Act. /liliThe reputation, expertise and global reach of imec behind you. /li /ul pYou’ll have the chance to influence how tomorrow's chip companies are created, funded and scaled. /p 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 pWe're looking for someone who combines technical understanding with a passion for helping innovators succeed, with: /p ulliA PhD, Master's degree or equivalent experience in microelectronics, electrical engineering, physics or a related field. /liliStrong knowledge of ASIC design and semiconductor development is a must. /liliStrong stakeholder management and communication skills. /liliA customer-focused mindset and entrepreneurial attitude. /liliWillingness to travel frequently (10 % of your time) mostly in Europe. /liliExcellent English communication skills. /li /ul pIt’s an asset if you also bring: /p ulliExperience with multiple chip design flows or EDA tools. /liliAn existing network within the European semiconductor ecosystem. /liliExperience working with startups or innovation ecosystems. /li /ul pEven if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. Your potential and willingness to learn matter just as much as your experience. /p 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