What you will do
Develop and maintain test applications, measurement platforms, and automation solutions for high-voltage device research. Design and integrate hardware, instrumentation, software, and safety systems into reliable test environments. Improve laboratory efficiency, throughput, data quality, and user experience through automation and standardization. Translate experimental requirements from researchers into practical and scalable engineering solutions. Act as tool owner/responsible for designated test infrastructure, ensuring availability, reliability, documentation, and continuous improvement. Support laboratory users and collaborate with researchers and software developers. Contribute to the roadmap of future testing and characterization capabilities.
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 have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Applied Physics, Automation Engineering, or a related field. You have preferably 3+ years experience with laboratory instrumentation and electronic measurement systems. Hands-on experience building, integrating, or maintaining test setups. Knowledge of semiconductor devices, power electronics, wafer-level testing, or high-voltage systems. Understanding of laboratory safety and engineering best practices. Experience with test automation and instrument communication. Familiarity with SCPI, VISA, GPIB, LAN-based instrumentation, or similar technologies. Programming experience in Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent automation environments. Hands-on engineer with a strong problem-solving mindset. Structured, quality-driven, and capable of taking ownership. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Enthusiastic about enabling researchers through innovative engineering solutions. You live in Belgium or are willing to relocate. 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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