Job Description for:
 
Technology Planning Expert / Manager / Director
 
Project ID: [1235666
Location Leuven, Belgium
 
Reporting Line & Salary Level
 
Reports to: Head of Technology Strategy & Innovation
Salary Level: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.
 
Job Purpose
This role is designed for a highly qualified expert with a strong academic and industrial background to lead the identification, assessment, and strategic planning of advanced and emerging technologies.
 
The focus is on enabling long-term innovation and shaping the technological direction of the organization through high-impact analysis, feasibility studies, and collaborative program development.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Language:
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
Proficiency in Chinese is a plus.

• Responsibility 1: Conduct comprehensive research, simulations, and trend analysis to evaluate emerging technologies and assess their strategic relevance and commercial viability.
• Responsibility 2: Create high-quality technical and strategic reports for senior leadership, including chief scientists and executives, to inform investment and roadmap decisions.
• Responsibility 3: Initiate and drive early-stage feasibility assessments, simulations, and proof-of-concept evaluations to support technical strategy and roadmap formulation.
• Responsibility 4: Lead and coordinate long-term innovation initiatives at both corporate and business unit (BU) levels, ensuring alignment with business goals and global trends.
• Responsibility 5: Collaborate with a wide range of external stakeholders, including academic institutions, industrial partners, and research bodies, to nurture innovation ecosystems.
• Responsibility 6: Support the development and early validation of technology demonstrators and prototypes when needed.
• Responsibility 7: Organize internal knowledge-sharing events, workshops, and technical exchanges with external thought leaders.
• Responsibility 8: Advise cross-functional teams in product development by integrating technology foresight into planning processes.

 
Qualifications
 
Education:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Microelectronics, or a closely related field.
• MSc with exceptional academic background and 10+ years of highly relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in academia, R&D, or advanced industry roles involving strategic technology assessment and innovation planning.
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• VLSI design and semiconductor Fabrikation
• 3DIC and heterogeneous integration
• Multi-physics simulation (thermal, optical, electrical)
• Imaging System Architecture
• Advanced computing (CPU/GPU/AI)
• AI/ML hardware accelerators and algorithms
• Low-power design across device and system levels
• AI-enabled wireless communication and RAN evolution.

Skills and Competences
 
Technical Skills:

• Advanced modeling, simulation, and technical evaluation methodologies
• Technology Scouting and Roadmap planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for high-impact reporting

Soft Skills:

• Strategic mindset with attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary projects with clear objectives and deliverables.
• Strong collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills
• Independent, self-motivated learner and critical thinker
• Willingness to travel within Europe and internationally.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position based in Leuven, Belgium
• Occasional international travel (conferences, partner visits)
• Hybrid work model negotiable
• Health insurance and additional employee benefits provided.

About the Company
This global technology leader operates one of the most advanced research networks in electronics and digital systems innovation.
With a focus on long-term technological advancement, the company supports innovative R&D in semiconductors, computing architectures, and wireless communication. It partners extensively with global academic institutions and industrial pioneers to drive impactful discoveries and solutions.
 
Its European R&D center is known for deep expertise in next-generation microelectronics, making it a vital part of the firm’s innovation ecosystem. The company remains discreet about its identity to protect competitive advantage in talent acquisition.
 
Application Process
 
Submit applications via UWeigand@antal.com including:

• A CV
• Full supporting documentation
• Cover Letter

Join our dynamic team and be part of our success story!
 
If you meet these qualifications and are excited about shaping the future of technology, we look forward to receiving your application.