ASIC NPI Project Manager

The ASIC NPI Project Manager orchestrates cross-domain teams to bring advanced ASICs from concept to scalable production.

What you will do

As ASIC NPI (New Product Introduction) Project Manager within DSRD, you are managing, directing and executing major ASIC product development projects. You are responsible for the New Product Introduction, project management including planning and taking care of all the required deliverables, working closely with several service domains (Design, Manufacturing, Substrate design, assembly, Test ...).

You are the main contact person to the customer during the engineering life-time of the project. More in detail responsibilities are: 

• The definition, budget, quality and overall planning of the work packages of the different project stages, working closely with QA department 
• The full project management across the different service domains, relying on different types of engineers required within the different project phases 
• The overall coordination: 
  • The follow-up of the design and tape-out activities, together with the tape-out engineers 
  • Definition of the package for the assembly of the Asic with the assembly engineers 
  • Definition of the test solution together with the test engineers 
  • Setting up the electrical and radiation ASIC test solution (dependent on the project) with external test houses 
• Production release for volume production 
• Proposing cost improvement plans such as yield improvement plans, multi-site test solution and different packaging options together with the customer and the assembly house 
• Following up the budget of the projects 
• Working according to the applicable procedures

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 a Master’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electronics) and have experience in ASIC or semiconductor product development environments.  
• You bring strong project management expertise, with a track record of managing complex, multidisciplinary NPI projects from design to production.  
• You have a solid understanding of the ASIC development flow, including design, tape-out, packaging, assembly, and test.  
• You are a structured and results-driven professional, balancing scope, timing, cost, and quality across multiple stakeholders.  
• You thrive in cross-functional environments and can effectively coordinate diverse teams (design, manufacturing, test, external partners).  
• You are customer-oriented and confident acting as the main interface, building strong relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.  
• You are proactive and solution-focused, able to anticipate risks and drive continuous improvements such as yield optimization and cost reduction.  
• You have strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and complex planning.  
• You communicate fluently in English and are comfortable working in an international environment.