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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Engineer- Platform Team - **Company:** Imec - **Location:** Leuven, Belgium - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Databases, Statistical Process Control (SPC), JMP (Statistical Software) - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=16531609f6efa41f ## About the Role * You hold a Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial Sciences, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Electromechanics) or have acquired equivalent expertise through relevant professional experience. * Prefer 1-3 years of industry experience in semiconductor processing, device development, process integration, or a related high-tech manufacturing environment. * You are highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously while adapting effectively to changing priorities. * You are proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and a drive to deliver high-quality results. * You enjoy working with data, identifying trends and root causes, drawing meaningful conclusions, and recommending appropriate follow-up actions. Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP or similar platforms is an asset. * You are a collaborative and effective communicator who listens actively, builds constructive relationships, and conveys ideas clearly to a variety of stakeholders. You are able to influence others while maintaining a positive and professional approach. * You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and comfortable working in an international and multidisciplinary environment. * This position is based in Leuven, Belgium. You are either already based in Belgium or willing to relocate. Imec will provide relocation support for international candidates. ## Description The Platform Efficiency Team accelerates learning and ensures stable modules and flows supporting research test vehicles and key customer projects in diverse domains such as logic, memory, interconnect, 3D integration, silicon photonics, sensors and life sciences. Join us as a Development Engineer to implement and qualify platformized process flows and modules. The role focuses on translating experimental research into robust, reusable platforms, including experimental validation on silicon wafers, database management of process flows, and active contribution to platformisation projects., * Platform database management: Set up, maintain, and continuously improve structured databases for platformized process flows, modules, baselines, and inline Statistical Process Control (SPC), ensuring traceability, clarity, consistency, and process stability. * Module ownership and documentation: Act as the key contact for modules managed by the team. Ensure module documentation is complete, well organized, and up to date so it can be used effectively across the company. * Silicon wafer validation: Set up, execute, and monitor silicon wafer experiments in collaboration with Process Integration and Process Development Engineers to validate new technologies, process changes, and module performance. * Change review and impact analysis: Work closely with fab and engineering teams to evaluate tool and process changes, analyze their impact, support decision-making through structured qualification activities, and maintain approved changes in the relevant platform documentation and databases. * Metrology, characterization, and reporting: Coordinate metrology and characterization activities, track measurements, analyze results, and provide clear technical feedback to researchers and engineers. * Operational support and troubleshooting: As time permits, support day-to-day Process Integration activities, troubleshoot process, integration, and operational issues, and provide support to enable smooth project execution. 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. 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