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Job Title: Engineering Director for the Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated MicroElectronic and Semiconductor..

Posting Start Date: 29/06/2026

Job Id: 2758

School/Department: Electrical \& Electronic Engineering

Work Arrangement: Part Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Fixed\-term

Salary per annum (£): £61,759 \- £69,488

Closing Date: 13/07/2026

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The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world\-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

The Engineering Director for the Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated MicroElectronic and Semiconductor Systems (CHIMES2\) is responsible for leading, building and mentoring a world\-class, multidisciplinary engineering team, and for enabling and supporting the delivery of world\-class research in heterogeneous integration.

We are seeking an engineering leader with significant industrial and team building experience to contribute to the strategic direction of CHIMES2 \- our flagship national Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) at the University of Sheffield. CHIMES2 sits at the forefront of heterogeneous integration, combining technologies such as optoelectronics, quantum devices, RF systems, and advanced semiconductor circuits to deliver next\-generation system architectures. As a core part of the UK’s National Semiconductor Strategy, CHIMES2 is building a sustainable national capability in system\-level design and integration.

Reporting directly to the CHIMES2 Director, you will be an integral part of the leadership of CHIMES2 and will represent the IKC at universities, to industry, and other partners, and translate our emerging research into engineering capability, as well as identifying future research opportunities.

To be successful in this position, candidates must demonstrate a robust, proven background within the microelectronic or semiconductor system design environment. Significant experience delivering complex engineering solutions, including successful end\-to\-end design and tape\-out. A strong track record in training engineers is required. You will play a central role in translating emerging technologies into deployable, scalable systems, while shaping national capability and influencing the UK semiconductor ecosystem.

Main duties and responsibilities

Lead, build, and mentor a high\-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team

Drive the delivery of heterogeneous integration solutions, from concept through implementation, produce appropriate outputs and present these for a range of audiences

Conduct internationally recognised, innovative research in heterogeneous integration.

Work collaboratively with a diverse group of academics, researchers, and our external partners to translate their needs into clear functional requirements, and propose solutions

Act as a key member of the CHIMES Executive Leadership Team, contributing to strategy and direction

Build strong and trusted relationships with industry collaborators and design\-chain ecosystem partners, providing expert advice and guidance

Assist in the preparation of project reports and other publications, including international peer\-reviewed journals

Work closely with leading UK universities to align research with engineering delivery

Represent CHIMES2 across industry, academia, and the wider microelectronics community

Work across industry, academia, and government to deliver transformative capability

Translate emerging research into engineering capability, and identify future research opportunities, assisting with the preparation of competitive new funding bids

Ensure robust project governance, risk management and timely delivery across projects

Provide technical leadership and guidance

Champion diversity, equality and inclusion

Monitor and evaluate performance of the engineering team against the KPIs

Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical challenges

Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

A PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Systems, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

Essential

Application/interview

Substantial experience of leading, developing, and managing high\-performing engineering teams, including multidisciplinary and/or distributed teams

Essential

Application/interview

Demonstrable experience of delivering complex engineering solutions using expertise in microelectronic and semiconductor systems, ideally including successful end\-to\-end design and tape\-out

Essential

Application

Deep knowledge and experience of heterogeneous integration or closely related system integration approaches

Essential

Application

Experience managing large\-scale, complex, or distributed programmes across multiple partners from industry, academia and external stakeholders

Essential

Interview

Expertise in one or more areas: advanced digital chip design optoelectronics, RF/wireless systems, quantum technologies, or advanced semiconductor devices/packaging

Essential

Interview

Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build credibility at senior levels

Essential

Application/Interview

Further Information

Grade

9

Salary

£61,759 \- £69,488 per annum

Work arrangement

Part time (4 days a week)

Duration

Fixed term until 30 September 2030

Line manager

CHIMES Director

Direct reports

Senior Research Engineer, Research Engineer

Our website

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For informal enquiries about this job contact Professor John Goodenough: on n.j.goodenough@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in August. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage at the beginning of August. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact eee\-operations@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().

What we offer

A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.

Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.

Generous pension scheme.

A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.

A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT\+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).

Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.

A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.

A range of generous family\-friendly policies

paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies

access to menopause support in the workplace

paid time off and support for fertility treatment

and more

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Baseline personnel security standard

This role requires the postholder to undertake a Government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

Closing Date

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

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