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Uses AI large language models and vibe-coding platforms as integrated tools for productivity and design workflows.

Lead the design and coordination of complex process equipment layouts for semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing facilities, ensuring constructible, code-compliant, and safe installation solutions. Serve as the primary technical contact across project teams, mentor junior staff, and manage layout deliverables from planning through turnover.

The Senior Layout Designer / Layout Engineer will lead planning and design of process equipment and tool installations for semiconductor fabrication and other high-tech manufacturing facilities. This role is the primary technical point of contact for project managers, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and contractors and focuses on delivering practical, code-compliant, and constructible layout solutions while mentoring junior team members.

The company provides responsible access to industry-leading AI large language models and vibe-coding platforms, with training and support to integrate these tools into daily workflows to improve productivity and streamline design processes.

• Lead planning of production facilities and equipment layouts, optimizing space and resolving process flow constraints.
• Interpret supplier equipment drawings and establish standards for tool CAD blocks (2D/3D) and Revit RFAs developed from supplier documentation.
• Develop manufacturing process layouts for greenfield and retrofit projects based on tool quantities, priorities, and available information.
• Perform and review design calculations, routing evaluations, and technical assessments for process utilities, support systems, and equipment interfaces.
• Prepare and review drawings, models, and documentation for tool connections, equipment clearances, utility routing, service access, and facility integration.
• Coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and contractors to resolve interface conflicts and installation constraints across project phases.
• Represent the layout discipline in design reviews, client meetings, and coordination workshops; manage revisions and align work with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct site walks, verify field conditions, identify clashes or scope gaps, and lead risk identification and mitigation related to schedule, safety, and sequencing.
• Manage package turnover including as-built information, redlines, closeout comments, and construction support documentation.
• Ensure compliance with client safety protocols, cleanroom requirements, contamination control, and applicable codes (e.g., National Fire Code, National Electrical Code).
• Mentor and review work of junior engineers and designers.

• 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 knowledge of tool hookup design, subfab rack and lateral systems, utility coordination, and facility modifications in semiconductor environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical coordination and drawing review with attention to constructability, safety, and code compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing presentations.
• Familiarity with Automated Material Handling systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required; proficiency with Revit and Revit RFA development desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving, engineering judgment, and ownership of technical issues.
• Experience mentoring or supervising designers and junior engineers.
• 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

• Salary range provided: $90,000 - $140,000 per year (location, education, and experience dependent).
• Location and work arrangement indicated as hybrid (#LI-Hybrid).

AutoCAD Revit Revit RFAs CAD (2D/3D) AI Large Language Models vibe-coding platforms Automated Material Handling systems

Layout Design Technical Coordination Project Management Communication Mentoring Problem Solving Risk Management Constructability Code Compliance Organizational Skills Vendor/Client Coordination