Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. In our pivotal and bridging role with academic, industry and government connections, we are committed to addressing today’s challenging shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor industry by shaping technical workforce development strategies. Our goal is to support the semiconductor ecosystem through targeted learning and development activities, enhancing the semiconductor capabilities.
As a Learning & Development Architect, you will be part of the Corporate Technical Office, reporting to the Technical Workforce Development program manager and working in close collaboration with scientific subject matter experts from the R&D departments.
In this role, your key responsibilities will be:
- Design and develop innovative, scalable and modular training programs and materials for imec’s professional training offering to the semiconductor ecosystem stakeholders.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and create training content that is relevant, didactive and impactful.
- Initiate and facilitate design & co-creation workshops as needed.
- Utilize various training methods, including e-learning, workshops, and on-the-job training.
- Monitor and report on L&D project metrics, milestones, progress and outcomes to internal stakeholders.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
- Help in conducting needs assessments to identify skill gaps, L&D requirements, L&D opportunities.
- Coach the imec.academy support team in implementing and adopting the new training programs into the imec training offering.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in learning and development.
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. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.
Who you are
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning & Development Architect to design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programs that enhance the skills and capabilities regarding semiconductor industry, processes, technologies and science. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning, an impact-driven mindset, and the ability to design and create engaging and effective training solutions.
- Bachelor/Master's degree in Education, or a related field. Strong affinity with science and technology.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs, preferably in a technical or scientific context.
- Strong knowledge of professional learning principles and instructional design.
- Proficiency in scalable and modular learning formats, e-learning platforms and tools.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical information and translate it into effective and didactive training materials.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and scientific experts.
- Excellent project management, coordination, communication and coaching skills
- Strong result-oriented organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch is beneficial.
IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.
