Facility Design Director for Semiconductor Expansion

Amkor Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology, Inc. seeks a Design Director to lead facility design activities for Arizona expansion. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure design packages meet production needs and milestones.

You will develop execution strategies, manage design reviews, track progress, and resolve issues across Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Electrical, and process systems. Strong PM and communication are essential for timely delivery and future expansion readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field with equivalent years of experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing multi-billion dollar facility design projects within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and architectural design teams.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor facility systems and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cleanroom facilities and process utility systems.
• Experience managing design reviews and engineering document control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents; understanding of facilities systems.
• Experience working with external design consultants and contractors.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE), or Project Management certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop a design execution strategy aligned to Amkor’s capital expenditure goals and production timelines.
• Lead design review cycles (30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC) and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Serve as the primary interface between Amkor, design consultants, engineering teams, and external partners.
• Coordinate design activities across Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Electrical, Process Systems, and other facility disciplines.
• Manage design schedules, RFPs, consultant deliverables, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and resolve conflicts and action items.
• Provide status updates on design progress, risks, and major decisions.
• Support construction teams with design clarifications and documentation updates.
• Ensure facility designs support manufacturing requirements, reliability, maintainability, and future expansion.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Facilities systems understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Project management tools

Job description

Amkor Technology, Inc. seeks a Design Director to lead facility design activities for Arizona expansion. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure design packages meet production needs and milestones.

You will develop execution strategies, manage design reviews, track progress, and resolve issues across Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Electrical, and process systems. Strong PM and communication are essential for timely delivery and future expansion readiness.