Engineering Project Lead, Tool Install (Semiconductors)

SSOE; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increase potential

Discretionary bonus program

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development funding

Generous PTO and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

SSOE is seeking an Engineering Project Manager (Tool Install Design Lead) in Hillsboro, OR to drive technical decisions and align design execution with client expectations. You will co‑lead projects alongside the PM, coordinate with delivery teams, and function as the Design Liaison to client experts throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi‑discipline engineers, managing scope and schedules, and delivering high‑quality semiconductor facility designs.

Qualifications

• Clear communication of complex technical concepts to teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with engineering and drafting software to drive project efficiency.
• Ability to work across cross-functional and international teams.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English is highly preferred.
• Experience in tool installation or semiconductor fab environments is a strong plus.
• Prior roles as Design Lead or Engineering PM in relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement detailed project plans encompassing technical specifications, engineering standards, and quality control measures, including hookup design, subfab laterals, and process equipment layouts.
• Lead and contribute to day‑to‑day coordination with delivery teams and partner closely with the Project Manager to align design execution with client expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as the Design Liaison to client Tool Experts and Project Managers to clear design constraints and close open issues.
• Collaborate with lead engineers from multiple disciplines to manage project scope, drive technical decisions, and ensure deliverables meet stringent semiconductor industry standards.
• Proactively identify, understand, and manage the project scope, track project progress, mitigate engineering risks, and proactively address design challenges across functional areas of the fab.
• Champion process improvements and engineer innovative technical solutions to project‑related issues.
• Coordinate technical meetings, manage document control, and support RFI responses with contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Handle increasingly complex tool install work assignments, adhering to defined scope, schedule, and cost guidelines with moderate supervision.
• Identify and address technical obstacles to keep projects on track in fast‑paced, schedule‑driven semiconductor environments.

Skills

Technical communication

Engineering software

Cross-team collaboration

Mandarin & English

Project management

Tool installation experience

Semiconductor industry knowledge

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

CAPM/PMP certification a plus

Tools

CAD software

Job description

SSOE is seeking an Engineering Project Manager (Tool Install Design Lead) in Hillsboro, OR to drive technical decisions and align design execution with client expectations. You will co‑lead projects alongside the PM, coordinate with delivery teams, and function as the Design Liaison to client experts throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi‑discipline engineers, managing scope and schedules, and delivering high‑quality semiconductor facility designs.