FAB Planning & Scheduling Specialist

As a FAB Planning and Scheduling Specialist you make sure the Fab resource usage are optimally used and you make sure future manufacturing capacity needs are captured and secured.

What you will do

We are looking for an experienced Fab Capacity Planning & Scheduling Specialist in order to drive the development, maintenance and operations of the capacity planning and scheduling systems. You will also be responsible for optimizing the usage of the imec fab resources and forecast future capacity needs and bottlenecks. As such, this role requires a thorough understanding of the semiconductor processes, production tools and workflows. 
Your main responsibilities are: 

• You will develop and maintain a detailed production planning based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and Fab production capacities. If needed, plans will have to be adjusted to address equipment long downtime or other manufacturing disruptions. 
• You collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Fab engineering, and Fab operations, to align production and capacity plans with the business objectives and KPIs. 
• You will analyse Fab production and capacity data to determine manufacturing tools/process or human resource bottlenecks and map out future requirements.  
• You will setup and utilise advanced planning software and tools to simulate production scenarios and optimize schedules. 
• You prepare and present reports on scheduling and planning activities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives. 

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 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field. 
• You have a proven experience in planning and scheduling in the semiconductor or related high-tech manufacturing industry. 
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex datasets and provide actionable insights. 
• You are proficient in advanced planning and scheduling software. 
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment is highly desirable. 
• You can work autonomously, take initiative and are capable to plan and organize your own work.  
• You speak English fluently and have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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