Project Implementation Officer - Chip Design / Semiconductor Specialist (CHIPS JU Initiatives)

Project Implementation Officer – Chip Design / Semiconductor Specialist (CHIPS JU Initiatives)

Overview

The Business Strategic and Relations (BSR) department is seeking a Project Implementation Officer, with sound knowledge in semiconductor technologies and technical consulting to support the implementation and growth of its semiconductor-related initiatives under the CHIPS Joint Undertaking (CHIPS JU). This role will serve as the contact point for fabless SMEs and start-ups accessing IC design services at national and European level, fostering effective collaboration between industry, research, and public authorities at Regional, National, and European levels.

The Project Implementation Officer will contribute to strengthening INL’s positioning within the European semiconductor landscape, ensuring strong industrial engagement and alignment with European and national policy priorities.

Job Duties

• Serve as point of contact for fabless SMEs and start-ups accessing IC design services at national and European level, supporting them from pre-design through tape-out and ramp-up, including users of EuroCDP advanced services and related funding programs.
• Support SMEs and startups in project definition and scoping, eligibility assessment, proposal preparation and optimization, and monitoring of advanced services.
• Support users in navigating incubation and acceleration programmes.
• Coordinate interactions between different European Chips initiatives, such as EuroCDP, Chips Competence Centres, Pilot Lines and Design Enablement Teams.
• Contribute to ecosystem activation through outreach, events, stakeholder engagement, and communication activities.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education : Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Semiconductor Technologies, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience and Technical Skills :
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in semiconductor technologies, technical consulting, or innovation support ecosystems.
  • Experience in technical project management, key account management, consulting, or innovation program coordination.
  • Experience working with SMEs, start-ups, and innovation ecosystems in semiconductor or deep-tech sectors with a solid understanding of the semiconductor value chain.
  • Familiarity with European funding instruments (e.g. Horizon Europe, CHIPS JU, Digital Europe).
  • Demonstrated experience in technical project management or key account management.
  • Experience working with European institutions, or policy-driven programmes.
• Personal Skills :
  • Hands‑on approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadline.
  • Problem‑solving ability with a proactive and innovative mindset.
  • Customer orientation with a focus on providing high‑quality support to researchers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and external partners.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges.
• Private health insurance.
• Family allowances (according to family situation).
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability).
• Support for education fees of dependent children.
• Relocation support.
• 30 working days of annual leave.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.