Tool-Install Engineering Project Lead

SSOE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development funding

Generous PTO and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

SSOE is seeking an Engineering Project Manager (Tool Install Design Lead) to oversee tool installation projects across US sites. You will collaborate with lead engineers, manage scope and schedule, and serve as the design liaison to client Tool Experts to align technical approach with client expectations.

The role offers exposure to complex equipment layouts, process integration, and cross-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to internal teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in engineering and drafting software tools, with a strong technical aptitude for leveraging technology to drive project efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, cross-office environments, including coordination with international project sites and global teams.
• Demonstrated professional proficiency in Mandarin and English, with translation/interpretation as required.
• Familiarity with tool installation, process equipment installation design, or semiconductor fab environments is a strong plus.
• Experience as a Design Lead, Engineering Project Manager, or similar in semiconductor/industrial construction environments is highly preferred.
• Associate degree in relevant engineering field; Bachelor's preferred.
• CAPM or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement detailed project plans encompassing technical specifications, engineering standards, and quality control measures.
• Lead coordination with delivery teams and the Project Manager to align design execution with client expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as the Design Liaison to client Tool Experts and Project Managers to clear design constraints and close open issues.
• Collaborate with lead engineers from multiple disciplines to manage project scope and ensure deliverables meet industry standards.
• Identify and manage project scope, track progress, mitigate risks, and address design challenges across fab functions.
• Champion process improvements and engineer innovative technical solutions to project-related issues.
• Coordinate technical meetings, document control, and support RFI responses with contractors, clients, and regulators.
• Handle complex tool install work with moderate supervision.
• Identify technical obstacles to keep projects on track in fast-paced semiconductor environments.

Skills

Communication

Technical aptitude

Cross-team collaboration

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Engineering CAD software

Drafting software

PM tools

Job description

SSOE is seeking an Engineering Project Manager (Tool Install Design Lead) to oversee tool installation projects across US sites. You will collaborate with lead engineers, manage scope and schedule, and serve as the design liaison to client Tool Experts to align technical approach with client expectations.

The role offers exposure to complex equipment layouts, process integration, and cross-discipline teams.