solvenow-inc
Layout Designer
Job description
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Computer Drafting and Design, a similar course, or on-the-job experience.
- Experience in building systems mechanical design in semiconductor or related high-tech type facilities.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Experience with 3D modeling and clash detection tools
- Knowledge of semiconductor tool requirements and installation processes
- Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards in high-tech manufacturing
Skills
- Has deep knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other modeling and drafting programs necessary in the performance of the work required.
- Proven track record of precise drawing and model input.
- Demonstrated ability to take verbal direction and move project production forward with minimal supervision.
- Has a solid understanding of how your work affects the schedule.
- Ability to determine the correct path forward by asking pertinent questions and requesting clarity.
- Actively pursues knowledge of the focus subject area.
- Maintains a positive attitude and outlook.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of drawing and model input.
- Ability to break assignments down into required tasks, assign hours to each task, and provide work estimates to leadership on an as-needed basis.
- Has thorough understanding of drafting and modeling standards and requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed layout designs for semiconductor equipment installations within fab and cleanroom environments
- Coordinate space planning, tool placement, and workflow optimization to maximize efficiency and throughput
- Collaborate with facilities, process, equipment, and construction teams to align layout designs with operational requirements
- Ensure compliance with cleanroom standards, safety regulations, and facility constraints (e.g., utilities, structural, and environmental)
- Produce and maintain layout drawings, 3D models, and installation documentation
- Support tool move-in, installation planning, and ramp-up activities
- Identify and resolve layout conflicts, including utility routing, clearance issues, and access requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement of layout standards and best practices
In addition to the responsibilities of entry-level designers, intermediate-level designers are responsible for production speed, drawing, and model input as directed by more senior designers and engineers. Backchecking of your work to ensure a high level of accuracy is key in operating at this level. It is the responsibility of the intermediate-level designer to listen to and follow direction, take notes, self-motivate, be available and reliable, continue learning, and always push to meet deadlines. At this level, making the attempt to try new things is your responsibility and is expected.
General Tasks Performed
- Creates and modifies drawings and models via conversations, redlines, and markups to a high degree of accuracy.
- Actively participates in department and project meetings.
- Prepares deliverables for all phases of the project including models, plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and details to support design and architectural leads for meetings, proposals, and construction documents.
- Readily displays Revit and / or Navisworks models during meetings. Performs model walk throughs as directed by more senior staff during presentations and coordination meetings.
- Provides status updates on drawing and model inputs. Estimates hours to complete given assignments.
- Coordinates designs and deliverables and resolves conflicts with / between all disciplines and existing field conditions where required.
- Assists in field survey of existing conditions.
- Responds to design and coordination requests, conflict resolution requests, and information sharing requests in a timely manner.
- Identifies incomplete work or gaps in own work and addresses them prior to review.
Comments/Special Instructions
- This req is targeting a JP2 or JP3 candidate. Please only submit candidates at the top of the range if they are more a high-level JP2 or JP3


