About this role
At IMS, we develop cutting edge precision equipment that globally enables advanced semiconductor manufacturing. In this role, you will turn existing designs for our next tool generation into a working prototype, bringing together hardware, software, and testing. Your goal is to deliver a prototype ready for a customer demonstration.
Your Responsibilities
Assess the current project status, including design readiness, component availability, procurement progress, and outstanding development workBuild and maintain an implementation plan covering scope, milestones, responsibilities, resources, and acceptance criteriaLead prototype realization from procurement and assembly through hardware and software integration, testing, and customer demonstrationCoordinate Engineering, Software, Procurement, Assembly & Test, and Product Management to align priorities and resolve dependenciesTrack progress, costs, and resource needs, and actively manage risks, changes, and technical or organizational roadblocksCoordinate integration and verification activities to ensure prototype performance and readiness for the customer demonstrationProvide clear progress reports and decision proposals to the Steering Committee and drive agreed actions to completion A degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experienceSeveral years of project management experience in complex equipment development, preferably in semiconductor equipment or a comparable high-tech environmentExperience delivering projects involving hardware, software, system integration, and prototype testingA sound understanding of development, procurement, and assembly processes and their dependenciesA structured, hands-on approach and the ability to establish priorities when information is incompleteThe ability to lead cross-functional teams, establish clear ownership, and drive delivery without direct line authorityStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical progress, risks, and decisions clearly in English What you can look forward to:
Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally - in an international environmentTeam Culture: Dynamic, collegial and open to new ideas - together we are writing the futureHealth & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your healthBonus program: All employees benefit from our success - together we achieve moreJob bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit - with us you can lease your bike at a reasonable priceEvents & team building: Summer party, business run, cool team events - we celebrate our successes togetherEmployee discounts: From car washes to wellness days - benefit from many discountsFlexibility: Flexible working hours, the option to work from home and workationCatering: Fresh fruit and drinks right in the office and a subsidized canteen within walking distanceMobility: Very good public transport connections and discounted parking with direct access from the office to the garage
With us you will receive an attractive annual gross salary from 70.000 € (plus bonus, KV Metallgewerbe). Depending on your experience, this can also be higher.
No matter where you are from, how you live, what you believe in - we look forward to receiving your application! What counts for us is the person, not the label. That's why we welcome your unique perspective.
We are committed to equal opportunities and want all applications to be assessed with an open mind. You are welcome to remove your personal information such as age, origin etc. from your CV. We don't need a photo either. This way we can concentrate on the essentials: your qualifications and experience!