Associate Design Lead

Discover your exciting role

Launch your career in the fast-paced semiconductor industry with Exyte, a global leader in engineering, design, and construction for the world’s most advanced technology facilities. As a Tool Install Associate Design Lead, you will play a key role in bringing complex manufacturing environments to life by supporting the development of tool installation design packages for some of the industry's most innovative clients.

Working alongside experienced Design Leads, engineers, and designers, you will help coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts across mechanical, process, electrical, and controls systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical expertise, gain exposure to leading-edge semiconductor projects, and build the leadership skills needed to progress into a future Design Lead position.

If you are motivated to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help shape the future of advanced manufacturing, this is the opportunity for you.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop high-quality tool installation construction documents that meet project requirements, industry best practices, and client standards.
• Partner with Design Leads to coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and ensure alignment across project stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of design packages that are accurate, complete, and executed within established scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Assist in monitoring project progress and identifying potential risks to project objectives.
• Work with Design Leads and Design Managers to support scope management and the development of change orders when project requirements evolve.
• Collaborate with Project Controls teams to review project budgets, forecasts, and resource needs.
• Facilitate client and contractor design review meetings, capture action items and stakeholder feedback, and ensure timely documentation of meeting outcomes.
• Participate in field walks and learn how a semiconductor factory operates
• Proactively track open design and construction issues, working with project teams to develop practical solutions and drive resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and project delivery performance.
• Take ownership of personal development through mentoring, training, and hands-on project experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Show your expertise

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field required
• Entry-level position; recent graduates and candidates seeking to begin a career in engineering design and project delivery are encouraged to apply.

Preferred

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience or internship exposure within advanced technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial projects.
• Experience working within consulting engineering, construction, or design environments.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative team setting.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives or Lean methodologies.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Basic understanding of engineering and design processes within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Familiarity with Lean project delivery principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Power BI is a plus.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, department leaders, contractors, and client representatives.
• Open to coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and support conflict resolution.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative while leading by example.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Non-Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third-party agency.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Turner via E-Mail at [email protected]

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.