Bergen, Vestland, Norway · On-site
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 …
Skills: Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Management, Industrialization, Agile Methodology, Technical Communication
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · On-site
At Lace Lithography, we’re scaling up our team and looking for a passionate and sharp talent to join us.In our company we build chip lithography technology that will enable the next 100 years of chip manufacturing. Found…
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Lead the transition of physics prototypes into industrial-grade manufacturing systems by managing cross-functional teams of physicists and engineers. Orchestrate the project lifecycle for commercial tool modules and manage AI-driven mask design algorithm workstreams.
Requires a Master's or PhD in Physics, Nanotechnology, or Engineering with 3 to 5+ years of project leadership in high-tech R&D or semiconductors. Must possess deep technical fluency to translate complex physics constraints into engineering tasks.
As a Technical Project Manager, you will be the operational engine driving our transition from groundbreaking physics prototypes to industrial-grade manufacturing systems. You will lead elite, cross-functional teams across Norway, Spain, and the Netherlands as we sprint toward our next significant milestones.
In an early-to-mid-stage deep-tech environment, your role spans both high-level roadmap execution and hands-on problem solving that may include but are not limited to the responsibilities below.
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 ultra-specialized disciplines, aligning quantum physicists (working on atom optics and vacuum systems) with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
Algorithm Integration: Manage the software workstreams responsible for scaling our proprietary, AI-driven mask design algorithms—the computational core that makes atom-beam lithography mathematically viable.
Agile Startup Execution: Build and maintain flexible project timelines. You will manage resources dynamically to meet aggressive milestones backed by top-tier venture capital.
Partner Liaison: Act as a key operational interface with external partners and early-adopter foundries in the ecosystem and aligning timelines, milestones and dependencies.
Education: Master’s or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related deep-tech discipline. (A strong technical baseline is mandatory to understand our core technology).
Experience:
5+ years of project leadership experience within a high-tech R&D, aerospace, or semiconductor environment.
Proven track record of taking complex hardware or software from the "proof-of-concept" phase to pilot production.
Familiarity with (high-tech) Product development, requirements Engineering, risk management and other Engineering methodologies.
Preferred Knowledge:
Exposure to ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, particle/atom optics, or advanced lithographic masking techniques.
Experience working in the semiconductor industry is highly valued.
Deep Tech Fluency: You must be able to "hold your own" in a room full of PhD physicists specializing in molecular-beam lithography, quickly translating abstract physics constraints into concrete engineering tasks.
Thriving in Ambiguity: Unlike mature corporate environments, there is no legacy playbook here. You need a high tolerance for shifting priorities and the ability to build structure out of chaos.
High-Impact Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize highly complex quantum mechanics and engineering bottlenecks into clear, data-driven updates for executive leadership and international investors.
Resourcefulness: A hacker-meets-engineer mindset. You know how to unblock a team and hit deadlines using creative problem-solving rather than throwing massive corporate budgets at a problem.
Work Environment Note: This role involves collaborating with international hubs in Bergen (Norway), Barcelona (Spain), and Eindhoven (Netherlands). Flexibility for travel to company hubs & partners is required (depends on base location).
…consists of amazing people who’ve joined us from all over the world, driven by intense curiosity, the urge for exploration, and a desire to push the limits of physics. We promise to offer you a place among highly motivated Lacers, present you with extremely difficult problems—and have a lot of fun solving them.
Lace operates out of two beautiful, vibrant, and strong-willed cities. Although we are cities apart, we strive to make the team feel as one.
We don’t define values—but we have one universal expectation:
Be the best team player you can be.
💸 Part of the team, part of the company
Competitive salary + equity through our incentive plan.
🏋️ Feel-good perks
€50 monthly gym allowance, weekly team lunches, monthly social events, and annual off-site with the whole team.
🚀 Personal Development
Quarterly development goals with your manager and your own budget to learn and grow.
✈️ No journey without traveling
We support relocation and immigration to make joining Lace as smooth as possible.
On a mission to achieve something really, really small.
At Lace Lithography, we enable the next 100 years of chip production. We develop breakthrough chip patterning technology, which extends Moore’s Law a decade beyond current tech. Our company is headquartered in Norway and has offices in Bergen (NO) and Barcelona (ES). We are actively searching for exceptional talents to join our cutting-edge development team in Bergen and Barcelona. Reach out to us at [email protected] to connect.
Offices: Espehaugen 33, Bergen, Vestland 5258, NO · Pl. del Gas, 1, Barcelona, 08003 , ES
On a mission to achieve something really, really small.
At Lace Lithography, we enable the next 100 years of chip production. We develop breakthrough chip patterning technology, which extends Moore’s Law a decade beyond current tech. Our company is headquartered in Norway and has offices in Bergen (NO) and Barcelona (ES). We are actively searching for exceptional talents to join our cutting-edge development team in Bergen and Barcelona. Reach out to us at [email protected] to connect.
Offices: Espehaugen 33, Bergen, Vestland 5258, NO · Pl. del Gas, 1, Barcelona, 08003 , ES
