Grant Coordinator (2423-GM) - Integrated Photonics, Nanoengineering, European Projects

LIGENTEC is a young and dynamic European company located in Lausanne, Switzerland and Paris, France. We are manufacturing silicon nitride based Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies and Biosensors. LIGENTEC All-Nitride technology enables our customers to develop their products in the industrial revolution 4.0.

• Coordinate project execution to ensure completion of the work statement, with a focus on milestones and objectives within the framework of EU projects, involving both internal and external resources and customers.
• Plan, monitor, and track projects, ensuring alignment and collaboration among project leads.
• Develop and maintain Statements of Work (SOWs) to meet project requirements.
• Support individual work package owners with project planning and tracking as needed.
• Manage cost accounts, budget planning and controlling, and handle internal and external reporting for various projects.
• Prepare and submit proposals to public institutions, leveraging public funding knowledge.
• Conduct reporting and audits for publicly funded projects to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement and the Quality Management System (QMS).

• A degree level (or equivalent) qualification in Science or Engineering, with experience in relevant environments being a strong plus (MEMS, Semiconductors, Nano-Optics).
• Knowledge of proposal submission processes to public institutions and public funding mechanisms.
• Strong experience in project planning and management, including significant experience with EU projects, preferably as a coordinator.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Project Management certification highly appreciated).
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities, both upstream and downstream.
• Open-minded, critical, and innovative thinker.
• Ability to work effectively with remote teams and under tight deadlines.
• Experience in reporting and auditing publicly funded projects is a strong plus.
• Working proficiency in English and French.

• A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment.
• A highly international, diverse and highly motivated team.
• Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us.
• Our passion to bring PICs to every day’s life.

Activity rate: 100%
Place of work: Corbeil Essonnes, France
Start date: as soon as possible

How to apply:

We look forward to receiving your full application, including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills) and 3) grade or work certificates.
Non complete applications may not be considered.