Remote Layout Engineer - Semiconductor Tool Install

SSOE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company matching

Professional development support

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Layout Designer / Layout Engineer to support design and coordination of process equipment layouts for semiconductor fabrication facilities in Phoenix and other tech hubs. You will work under senior layout staff to develop practical, code-compliant, constructible layouts that meet schedule, safety, and quality goals.

The role emphasizes building technical judgment, coordinating with discipline leads, vendors, and clients, and verifying field conditions during site walks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent layout experience.
• Approximately 2+ years of relevant experience supporting semiconductor, high tech, cleanroom, tool install, or process equipment installation projects.
• Working knowledge of layout philosophies: product line, process layout, cellular manufacturing, densepack vs flexible layouts.
• Interest in tool hookup design, subfab rack and lateral systems, utility coordination, and facility modification in semiconductor fabrication environments.
• Ability to read and mark up drawings with attention to constructability, safety, and code compliance.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with internal teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Exposure to Automated Material Handling systems is a plus.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; exposure to Revit desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning production facilities and equipment layouts, learning to evaluate efficient use of space and process flow design constraints.
• Interpret supplier equipment drawings and requirements; develop tool CAD blocks (2D and/or 3D) or Revit RFAs based on supplier drawings.
• Support development of manufacturing process layouts based on client tool quantities, priorities, and goby information for greenfield and retrofit spaces.
• Assist with design calculations, routing evaluations, and technical assessments for process utilities, support systems, and equipment interfaces, with review by senior staff.
• Prepare drawings, models, and documentation for tool connections, equipment clearances, utility routing, service access, and integration with existing facility systems.
• Support coordination with project managers, discipline leads, vendors, and contractors to help resolve design requirements and interface conflicts.
• Attend design reviews, client meetings, and coordination workshops; capture comments and incorporate feedback into revisions.
• Participate in site walks, verify field conditions, and help identify clashes, interferences, or scope gaps.
• Help document risks related to schedule, installation sequencing, safety, access, and operational continuity within active production facilities.
• Compile as built information, redlines, closeout comments, and construction support documentation to support package turnover.
• Follow client safety protocols, cleanroom requirements, and facility standards, with attention to contamination control, access limitations, and operational sensitivity.
• Build working knowledge of National Fire Code and National Electrical Code layout restrictions and requirements.

Skills

Layout design

Reading drawings

Communication

AutoCAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Layout Designer / Layout Engineer to support design and coordination of process equipment layouts for semiconductor fabrication facilities in Phoenix and other tech hubs. You will work under senior layout staff to develop practical, code-compliant, constructible layouts that meet schedule, safety, and quality goals.

The role emphasizes building technical judgment, coordinating with discipline leads, vendors, and clients, and verifying field conditions during site walks.