Director Semiconductor Fabrication Facility Design

Job Title: Director Semiconductor Fabrication Facility Design (HVAC, Process Utilities, Cleanrooms)

Position Overview:

Director Semiconductor Fabrication Facility Design

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Design Leadership

• Lead design strategy and implementation for semiconductor fabs, focusing on

  Class 11000 cleanrooms

  ,

  HVAC systems

  , and

  process utility delivery

  (water, gases, chemicals, exhaust).
• Translate manufacturing and process equipment requirements into scalable, efficient facility design plans.
• Ensure integration of cleanroom architecture with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
  

Process Utilities & Environmental Systems

Oversee design and commissioning of:

• HVAC & filtration systems

  (temperature, humidity, particulate control)

• Ultrapure water (UPW)

  ,

  wastewater treatment

  , and

  reclaim systems

• Bulk and specialty gas delivery

  (N, H, Ar, CDA, silane, ammonia, etc.)

• Chemical distribution

  ,

  acid waste neutralization

  , and

  exhaust scrubbers

• Coordinate closely with process engineering teams to align facility design with tool sets and production flows.
  

Project Execution & Oversight

• Lead cross-functional teams of internal engineers and external consultants (A&E firms, EPC contractors).
• Manage capital project planning, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and design reviews.
• Conduct value engineering and risk assessments across mechanical and cleanroom systems.
• Ensure compliance with SEMI standards (e.g., S2, S8), ISO 14644, local building codes, and EH&S regulations.
  

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 18+ years of experience in

  semiconductor fab design or construction

  , with deep exposure to HVAC and utility systems
• Proven leadership on large-scale greenfield or brownfield semiconductor or pharmaceutical cleanroom projects
• Strong familiarity with

  design software and modeling tools

  (AutoCAD, Revit, CFD, BIM, etc.)

Technical Expertise:

Advanced knowledge of:

• Cleanroom airflow and contamination control
• Critical utilities: UPW, CDA, process cooling water (PCW), vacuum, gases
• Exhaust and abatement systems
• Hazardous chemical and gas handling infrastructure
• Strong understanding of cross-discipline dependencies (process tools, automation, EH&S)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience
• Experience with global fab standards (Intel, TSMC, Samsung, GlobalFoundries, etc.)
• Familiarity with LEED or sustainable facility certifications