Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Operations Team

Locations: Bergen HQ, Barcelona Office, Eindhoven

We usually respond within three days

At Lace, we build chip lithography technology that will enable the next 100 years of chip manufacturing. Founded in 2023, we’re based in Bergen (Norway), Barcelona (Spain) and Eindhoven (Netherlands), and backed by some of the world’s most ambitious investors.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lab-to-Fab Industrialization: Own the project lifecycle for transforming research into robust, scalable, and highly reliable commercial tool modules.
• Cross-Disciplinary Orchestration: Bridge the gap between quantum physicists and mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Algorithm Integration: Manage the software workstreams responsible for scaling our AI-driven mask design algorithms.
• Agile Startup Execution: Build and maintain flexible project timelines and dynamically manage resources to meet milestones.
• Partner Liaison: Interface with external partners and early-adopter foundries to align milestones and dependencies.

Education and Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related deep-tech discipline.
• 5+ years of project leadership in high-tech R&D, aerospace, or semiconductor environments.
• Proven track record of taking complex hardware or software from concept to pilot production.
• Familiarity with product development, requirements engineering, risk management and related methodologies.
• Exposure to ultra-high vacuum systems, particle/atom optics, or lithographic masking techniques is preferred.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is highly valued.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Deep Tech Fluency: translating physics constraints into engineering tasks.
• Thriving in Ambiguity: ability to build structure from chaos.
• High-Impact Communication: conveying complex topics to leadership and investors.
• Resourcefulness: unblocking teams and meeting deadlines with creative problem solving.

Work Environment

Collaboration across international hubs in Bergen (Norway), Barcelona (Spain), and Eindhoven (Netherlands). Travel to company hubs & partners may be required.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity
• €50 monthly gym allowance, team lunches, social events, annual off-site
• Quarterly development goals with budget to learn and grow
• Support relocation and immigration to join Lace

About Lace Lithography

At Lace, we develop breakthrough chip patterning technology, extending Moore's Law a decade beyond current tech.