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

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. You will: 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. Apply Now 1 day left