Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge technology in a dynamic, global environment? We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to drive projects within an innovative product development program focused on creating a new SMT platform. Based in Eindhoven, you’ll join a world-class technical organization, where you’ll steer multiple smaller projects and play a key role in shaping the future of our high-tech solutions.

As a senior Project Manager, you’ll collaborate with a team of Technical Leads across disciplines such as System Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Process & Operations Engineering. You will ensure program’s success while aligning with critical teams like Marketing, Finance, HR, Service, and Manufacturing. You’ll be at the forefront of a dynamic, fast-paced program, strategically managing cross-functional smaller projects for maximum impact and ROI.

Responsibilities:

Lead and monitor the execution of high-impact development projects/ program. Coordinate project interdependencies and align deliverables with program goals. Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and program documentation. Proactively identify and mitigate risks, addressing challenges as they arise. Manage stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving efforts. Ensure seamless alignment between different teams and colleagues to maintain progress. Deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget. Build and maintain a program structure that thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strategically arrange and synchronize all interconnected smaller projects within the program. Foster a collaborative, high-performing project organization across multiple teams.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Technology or Industrial Engineering or Management. 3+ years’ or recent experience leading large-scale development projects, or 5+ years managing smaller R&D projects. Experience in the high-tech equipment industry is essential. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams. A positive, motivated personality who can inspire teams and navigate complex challenges. Comfortable working in an international, cross-cultural environment.

The Team 

Reporting to the Director of Product Marketing, you will join a dynamic team of seven Project Leads, working alongside approximately 120 engineers across diverse disciplines such as Systems Engineering, Vision, Motion, Software, Process Application, Electrical, Mechanical, and System Testing. As part of our global, highly skilled, and motivated engineering organization, you’ll be empowered to take on broad responsibilities and navigate complex challenges. Despite the technical intricacy of our products and solutions, your contributions will have a direct impact on the final outcomes. At K&S, you'll thrive in an informal yet cutting-edge environment, engaging in innovative projects that foster both professional development and personal growth.

The Company 

Kulicke & Soffa is a leading provider of advanced packaging and electronic assembly equipment for the semiconductor industry. Our equipment is state-of-the-art, high performance, high precision, multi-axis robotic machines which provide leading-edge solutions. These solutions support top-tier, well-known companies in automotive, consumer, communications, data processing and industrial segments across the world. 

As a pioneer in the semiconductor industry for more than 65 years, Kulicke & Soffa continues to lead innovation with over 2500 employees across 13 countries. With R&D centers of excellence in the US, Europe, and Asia, we bring together today’s generation of talent, collaborating on tomorrow’s technologies. At Kulicke & Soffa we strive for growth and achievements, offering our employees a friendly and innovative work environment, a variety of cross functional projects, and extensive professional development & training opportunities. Visit our website: www.kns.com

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status & family responsibilities, or disability.