Technology Planning Expert
Belgium - Leuven
On-Site
Permanent
A Global innovation leader covering multiple technical domains are searching for a key member of staff to lead their technology planning (and innovation management) team. If you
Key Tasks:
- Evaluate emerging technologies and their commercial potential through in-depth research, including literature reviews, technology trend analysis, and simulations.
- Produce high-impact technology analysis reports for senior leadership (chief scientists, executives, and decision-makers) to guide strategic direction.
- Conduct early-stage feasibility studies and simulations to shape technical roadmaps.
- Define and drive corporate & business unit (BU) innovation programs, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives.
- Engage with external partners, including researchers, suppliers, and ecosystem collaborators, to foster innovation.
- Influence product development strategies across cross-functional teams.
- Support prototyping efforts for preliminary technical assessments when required.
- Organize and facilitate internal seminars/workshops, maintaining active technical exchanges with academic and industry partners.
Education & Experience:
- PhD with 5+ years of industry or academic experience in a relevant field.
- Technical expertise in one or more of the following domains (multiple positions available):
- VLSI: System design, fabrication, and packaging.
- Advanced semiconductor technologies: Heterogeneous integration (3DIC), optoelectronics, thermal management, and back-end testing.
- Multi-physics modeling & simulation (particularly for electronics).
- Imaging systems: Pixel design, circuit architecture, and imaging pipelines.
- Computing architectures: CPU/GPU cores, AI accelerators.
- AI/ML algorithms & hardware implementations (processors/ASICs).
- Low-power design (device to system level).
- Wireless communication systems, especially the synergy between AI and RAN.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical mindset – capable of tackling both high-level strategic challenges and deep technical details.
- Self-driven learner – stays ahead of emerging trends in technology.
- Exceptional communication & persuasion skills – thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
- Project leadership – ability to steer cross-functional teams toward well-defined goals.
- Collaborative approach – works effectively with diverse engineering teams, fostering knowledge sharing and providing clear updates to stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel to attend conferences and partner engagements.
- Relationship-building – cultivates strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
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