Associate Director (Semiconductor Fabrication (FAB)

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled FAB Expert Space Management to lead the planning, allocation, and optimization of space within semiconductor fabrication (FAB) facilities. This role involves ensuring efficient utilization of cleanroom areas, equipment layouts, material flow, and support spaces while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with process engineers, architects, and facility planners to develop layouts that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Plant Layout, Space Planning & Layout Optimization:
• Develop overall plant layout for semi-conductor projects ensuring compliance to the statutory requirements.
• Develop and optimize space layouts for cleanrooms, sub-fabs, utilities, and supporting infrastructure ensuring compliance to O&M and EHS requirements.
• Ensure efficient allocation of equipment, process tools, and material flow pathways.
• Maximize space utilization while maintaining flexibility for future expansions or modifications.

Facility Coordination & Design Integration:

• Coordinate with process engineers to align space requirements with production needs.
• Ensure proper separation of process zones, hazardous material areas, and clean storage spaces.
• Collaborate with process, civil, architects, structural engineers, and MEP teams to align space planning with facility design.
• Collaborate with the MEPF teams to ensure compliance with cleanroom classification requirements (ISO 14644) and contamination control strategies.
• Plan for utilities, access corridors, and logistics flow to minimize production disruptions.
• Facilitate ergonomic and accessibility considerations for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Clash Coordination for interference free design

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Considerations:

• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, fire codes, and industry safety standards.
• Address environmental and sustainability considerations, including energy efficiency and waste management.
• Work with permitting agencies to secure approvals for space-related modifications.

Project Documentation:

• Develop Plant Layout, space planning reports, GA drawings, and 3D models to communicate layout designs.
• Assist in feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for space utilization strategies.
• Preparation and updation of plant / system layouts for AHJ approvals
• Support commissioning and validation of space layouts before facility operations begin.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Planning, or a related field.
• 15 + years of experience in FAB facility planning, space management, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom layout planning, material handling systems, and factory automation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced environments.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in greenfield and brownfield FAB projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability best practices in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Familiarity with local authority regulations for space planning and facility approvals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and other facility planning tools.
• Understanding of bulk gases, specialty gases, chemicals, cleanroom classifications, HVAC requirements, contamination control and MEP requirements.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques.