Lead Semiconductor Layout Engineer — Hybrid

SSOE; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Professional development & licensure

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Layout Designer / Layout Engineer to lead complex tool installation layouts for semiconductor fabrication and high-tech facilities. You will coordinate with PMs, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure constructible, safe, and code-compliant designs.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in relevant fields, strong coordination skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit desired). Hybrid work in a high-tech environment with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline or equivalent layout experience.
• Approximately 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience supporting semiconductor, high tech, cleanroom, tool install, or process equipment installation projects.
• Deep understanding of layout philosophies: product line, process layout, cellular manufacturing, densepack vs flexible layouts.
• Strong understanding of tool hookup design, subfab rack and lateral systems, utility coordination, and facility modification in semiconductor fabrication environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical coordination and drawing review with attention to constructability, safety, and code compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Experience mentoring or supervising designers and junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of production facilities and equipment layouts, optimizing space use and solving flow constraints.
• Interpret supplier equipment drawings and set standards for tool CAD blocks (2D/3D) and Revit RFAs.
• Develop manufacturing process layouts based on client tool quantities and priorities for greenfield and retrofit spaces.
• Perform design calculations, routing evaluations, and assessments for utilities and equipment interfaces.
• Direct preparation and review of drawings, models, and documentation for tool connections and clearances.

Skills

Project leadership

Coordination

Client liaison

Design reviews

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Senior Layout Designer / Layout Engineer to lead complex tool installation layouts for semiconductor fabrication and high-tech facilities. You will coordinate with PMs, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure constructible, safe, and code-compliant designs.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in relevant fields, strong coordination skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit desired). Hybrid work in a high-tech environment with strong growth opportunities.