Microfluidic integration engineer

We are looking for a microfluidic integration engineer with excellent technical skills in the field of mechanical design, microfluidic building blocks and systems, and micro-fabrication methods. You will work on a variety of different projects in which customized sensor chip integration is demanded and will combine both technical and project management tasks.

What you will do

• Design and implement mechanical, electrical and microfluidic components for the integration of sensor chips.
• Follow a structured approach to derive, monitor and document requirements of individual functional components as well as at system-level. Interact w/ all stakeholders to agree on a commonly supported decision.
• Select, test and validate manufacturing routes for customized components at external suppliers and in-house lab facilities. Execute manufacturing steps for internal prototyping.
• Innovate at the level of chip integration methods that strengthens Imec’s sensor portfolio with different integration requirements from various application levels. Pitch new proposals both internally and externally.
• Analyse, interpret and report experimental data to the project and hierarchical team.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of electronic design engineers and life science researchers.

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

You have a master degree or PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, applied physics or other equivalent discipline with relevant experience in microfluidic product and/or prototyping design and manufacturing. Knowledge of generic electronic packaging and integration solutions is a plus.

• Mastering mechanical CAD software for microfluidic and mechanical integration applications.
• You are familiar with micro-fabrication manufacturing methods, microfluidic products and existing device solutions.
• You have hands-on experience and strong motivation to work with laboratory equipment and practical device testing.
• You have strong analytical skills and can perform data processing using analytical or computational tools.
• You have excellent communication and reporting skills to summarize your results, indicating both successful and failing parts; showing a fair self-insight.
• You have experience working in a research environment with an interdisciplinary team and opposing opinions.
• You are a team player.
• You are fluent in English and have excellent communication skills.

Job details

Title: Microfluidic integration engineer

Employer: imec

Location: Kapeldreef 75 Leuven, Belgium

Published: 2025-08-12

Application deadline: Unspecified

Job type: Engineer

Field: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Applied Physics