Project Lead Mechanical

As a Project Lead “Mechanical “ you are responsible for the proper design and implementation of new mechanical installations.

What you will do

The project lead is responsible for the proper design and implementation of new mechanical installations. These installations include cooling and heating production and distribution installations, ventilation installations, high purity water production and waste water installations.  

The project lead, together with other project leads for the different disciplines and under the direction of a project manager, directs external parties responsible for the design and implementation of these projects. He will check and challenge proposed concepts, detailed designs and executed works for correct technical functioning, optimal operational management and implementation according to the most sustainable techniques.  

He or she will follow up the entire process of the project according the Imec standard: starting with the concept phase and ending with commissioning and transferring the new installation to the operational team. During this process for implementing projects, he or she has an eye for quality, budget and planning.

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 define 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 industrial sciences or engineering sciences  
• You can build on at least 3 years of relevant experience in a technical position 
• Broad knowledge of general building technology (electrical engineering, automation,...) or specialized technical knowledge of one or more of the following installations, is an added value: cooling and heating production and distribution installations (chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers,…), ventilation installations (make-up air handling units, fans, ductwork, …), high purity water production and waste water installations (reverse osmose, ultra filtration, physico-chemical treatment). 
• You are passionate about technology and eager to learn in order to stay up-to-date around it. 
• You dare to take initiative and take ownership of your tasks while being part of a team. 
• You have an open and clear communication style, both within the organisation and with external partners 
• You absorb and document knowledge like no other and attach importance to quality in documentation. 
• You have an excellent knowledge of English.