Structural Designer

Vibehackers; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Professional Development Support

Generous PTO & Holidays

Leadership Incentives & Bonuses

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a Structural Designer to develop and standardize design packages for semiconductor tools and AMHS. You will use AutoCAD and Revit within BIM, ensuring accuracy and field-verified data to support cross-discipline coordination.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted productivity and on-site observations, with templates and templates-driven workflows to minimize late changes. Strong drafting and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree focused on architectural design, engineering design, or drafting.
• 1-2+ years of experience as a designer or drafter using AutoCAD or Revit to produce engineering or architectural design packages.
• High efficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit (structural design) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity or prior experience with industrial design projects (Automotive, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Semiconductor) is beneficial.
• Ability to perform on-site field measurements and observations when project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze equipment vendor documentation, design data, sketches, and notes to prepare equipment layouts and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop design templates, 3D models, and drawing sheets using AutoCAD and Revit within a BIM environment, maintaining accuracy and data integrity.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawing templates, blocks, and layer standards specific to semiconductor facility requirements.
• Coordinate cross-discipline design efforts and apply discipline-specific standards, codes, and best practices.
• Stay current with Revit updates, BIM workflows, and emerging design technologies to improve departmental efficiency.
• Provide on-site project observations and field measurements as needed to support accurate design development.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and communicate with project managers and leads.

Skills

Structural Design

BIM Coordination

Technical Documentation

3D Modeling

Drafting

Time Management

Communication

Cross-disciplinary Coordination

Field Measurement

Design Standards

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Explicitly mentions vibe-coding platforms and LLMs; provides AI tool training and expects use of AI assistants to boost productivity.

About the Role

SSOE Group is hiring a Structural Designer to create and standardize structural design packages for semiconductor process tools and AMHS, ensuring accurate integration with fab layouts and cross-discipline coordination. The role uses AutoCAD and Revit within a BIM environment and emphasizes accuracy, field verification, and leveraging AI tools to increase productivity.

Role

Join SSOE’s Tool Install division as a Structural Designer on the SEED Team to develop and optimize structural design templates and installation-ready design packages for semiconductor process tools and automated material handling systems (AMHS). The role bridges facility architecture and tool-specific installation requirements and supports multi-discipline coordination to reduce late-stage design changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze equipment vendor documentation, design data, sketches, and notes to prepare equipment layouts and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop design templates, 3D models, and drawing sheets using AutoCAD and Revit within a BIM environment, maintaining accuracy and data integrity.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawing templates, blocks, and layer standards specific to semiconductor facility requirements.
• Coordinate cross-discipline design efforts and apply discipline-specific standards, codes, and best practices.
• Stay current with Revit updates, BIM workflows, and emerging design technologies to improve departmental efficiency.
• Provide on-site project observations and field measurements as needed to support accurate design development.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and communicate with project managers and leads.

Requirements

• High school diploma or associate degree focused on architectural design, engineering design, or drafting.
• 1-2+ years of experience as a designer or drafter using AutoCAD or Revit to produce engineering or architectural design packages.
• High efficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit (structural design) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity or prior experience with industrial design projects (Automotive, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Semiconductor) is beneficial.
• Ability to perform on-site field measurements and observations when project needs require.

AI & Tools

• The position provides training and responsible access to AI Large Language Models and vibe-coding platforms to support productivity and workflow automation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including support for licensure and certifications
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Leadership incentive components and bonus opportunities

Skills

Structural Design BIM Coordination Technical Documentation 3D Modeling Drafting Time Management Communication Cross-disciplinary Coordination Field Measurement Design Standards and Codes Attention to Detail