Enterprise IT Architect

Enterprise IT Architect

Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems

Tessenderlo-Ham, Belgium

Your future job

As the Enterprise IT Architect at Melexis, you will be the driving force behind our global IT architecture, enabling seamless integration between micro-electronic design, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain operations. You will lead the design and management of the overall Enterprise IT Architecture that supports our mission to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor technologies to customers worldwide. This role is critical in ensuring our IT systems align with business objectives, fosters innovation, and maintains our competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry.

More specifically:

• Global IT Strategy: Define and implement, aligned with the corporate strategic goals and business requirements, a forward-looking IT architecture roadmap to support global operations, from R&D to manufacturing and logistics;
• Architectural Governance: Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization. Conduct architecture reviews for major projects to ensure alignment with the enterprise architecture roadmap. Manage and govern the IT portfolio, identifying opportunities for consolidation, modernization, and retirement;
• End-to-End IT Solutions: Architect and optimize IT systems (EDA, MES, ERP, SCM) for seamless data flow and process integration;
• Cloud & Digital Transformation: Lead the adoption of cloud, hybrid, and edge computing to enhance agility and collaboration;
• Data-Driven Innovation: Champion the use of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to accelerate product development and optimize operations;
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Ensure, in collaboration with the corporate security officer, robust security and compliance with global standards (ISO 27001, ITAR, GDPR) to protect data and intellectual property;
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to translate business needs into scalable IT solutions. To ensure a shared understanding of the IT architecture and roadmap towards all relevant stakeholders;
• Emerging Technologies: Evaluate and integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in Enterprise Architecture and related fields (e.g. Industry 4.0, digital twins, IoT, ...) to drive efficiency and innovation.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field;
• 10+ years’ experience in IT architecture and Program Management, with a focus on designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions;
• Strong background in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, ERP and MES systems with deep knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and various architectural styles and patterns (SOA, event-driven architecture, API gateways, etc.;
• Affinity with the semiconductor, micro-electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industries;
• Proven ability to work across cultures and time zones to support a global workforce;
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate, influence and align diverse teams around a shared IT vision.