Job opening - Project Leader Optics in Eindhoven | Randstad

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eindhoven, noord-brabant
permanent

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engineering

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Do you want to lead projects that monitor global air quality from space or pioneer the future of quantum computing? At TNO, we don’t just envision the future; we build it. We are looking for a seasoned Project Leader to join our 60-person Optics Department in Delft to turn complex R&D concepts into world-class reality.

The Challenge

You will take ownership of high-stakes, multidisciplinary projects for elite partners like NASA, ESA, and Airbus. From massive telescopes to microscopic Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), you will bridge the gap between groundbreaking science and industrial application. ...

Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire: Guide diverse teams of scientists and engineers, balancing high performance with team wellbeing.
End-to-End Ownership: Shape proposals, define goals, and manage budgets/timelines for multiple parallel R&D tracks.
Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary link between TNO, industry suppliers, and global customers.
Drive Innovation: Translate complex customer needs into actionable technical roadmaps in the semiconductor and optical sectors

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Do you want to lead projects that monitor global air quality from space or pioneer the future of quantum computing? At TNO, we don’t just envision the future; we build it. We are looking for a seasoned Project Leader to join our 60-person Optics Department in Delft to turn complex R&D concepts into world-class reality.

The Challenge

You will take ownership of high-stakes, multidisciplinary projects for elite partners like NASA, ESA, and Airbus. From massive telescopes to microscopic Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), you will bridge the gap between groundbreaking science and industrial application.

Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire: Guide diverse teams of scientists and engineers, balancing high performance with team wellbeing.
End-to-End Ownership: Shape proposals, define goals, and manage budgets/timelines for multiple parallel R&D tracks.
Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary link between TNO, industry suppliers, and global customers.
Drive Innovation: Translate complex customer needs into actionable technical roadmaps in the semiconductor and optical sectors

experience
10
skills
Who You Are
- Expert: BSc+ in Physics, Engineering, or Materials Science with 10+ years in high-tech/semiconductors.
- Leader: A proven track record in managing complex, experimental R&D projects (PM certification is a plus).
- Communicator: Fluent in English, calm under pressure, and skilled at stakeholder management at all levels.
- Visionary: Commercially aware and strategically minded, with a deep affinity for optical technologies.
Ready to shape a healthier, safer, and digital world? Join us at TNO
qualifications
MBO

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