Factory Layout Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Factory Layout Engineer to lead master planning, optimize material flow, and design scalable layouts for greenfield sites and ramp-ups. You will collaborate across Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain while using AutoCAD/Revit for 2D/3D layouts and PFEP-driven decisions to improve space utilization and throughput.

The role requires hands-on experience with layout design, simulation tools, and cross-functional leadership to support phased capacity expansion and future

Qualifications

• Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up.
• Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning.
• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces.

Responsibilities

• Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up.
• Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning.
• Design and optimize end-to-end material flow, including inbound, internal logistics (WIP), and outbound finished goods flow Own and manage overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow.
• Hands-on experience with PFEP, warehouse design, and material handling systems (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors)
• Proficiency in layout tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar 2D/3D design software
• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces
• Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and future scalability
• Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost
• Develop and integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) into layout decisions, including storage strategy, packaging, and line-side delivery
• Define and track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks
• Experience with OEE improvement, line balancing, takt time, cycle time analysis
• Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during site construction and production ramp-up
• Translate complex layout and operational data into clear, executive-level insights to support strategic decisions

Skills

Factory layout

Site master planning

PFEP

2D/3D layout design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Factory Layout Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Factory Layout Engineer

Job ID: 164363

Position Type: Full-time

Role/Responsibilities

• Experience in greenfield site development and large-scale factory ramp-up
• Proven experience in site master planning, including yard design, dock strategy, and infrastructure planning
• Design and optimize end-to-end material flow, including inbound, internal logistics (WIP), and outbound finished goods flow Own and manage overall site layout, including building placement, external logistics flow
• Hands-on experience with PFEP, warehouse design, and material handling systems (AGVs, AMRs, conveyors)
• Proficiency in layout tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar 2D/3D design software
• Experience with simulation tools for factory and logistics modeling is preferred
• Lead factory layout design across manufacturing lines, warehouse/storage areas, material flow, people flow, and ancillary/support spaces
• Develop long-term site master plans to support phased capacity expansion and future scalability
• Create and maintain block layouts and detailed 2D/3D layouts aligned with Plan of Record (POR) and business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Perform data-driven analysis to optimize space utilization, flow efficiency, labor productivity, and cost
• Develop and integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) into layout decisions, including storage strategy, packaging, and line-side delivery
• Define and track layout performance metrics, including flow distance, aisle utilization, space density, throughput, and bottlenecks
• Experience with OEE improvement, line balancing, takt time, cycle time analysis
• Support installation, commissioning, and layout validation during site construction and production ramp-up
• Translate complex layout and operational data into clear, executive-level insights to support strategic decisions

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: 69,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: 128,000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.