LEAD ARCHITECT - SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY

Location: Woodlands

Working Hours: 5 days per week (Mon to Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Willingness to commit to extended hours

Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and process utility designs for semiconductor fabrication facilities

Act as the central design interface between architect, engineering consultants, equipment vendors, and construction teams

Ensure cleanroom layout compliance with ISO classifications, vibration, AMC, temperature, and humidity requirements

Coordinate tool layout, tool hook-up requirements, and maintenance access with process equipment vendors

Manage BIM-based design coordination and resolve multidisciplinary clashes

Translate design intent into constructible design packages for site execution

Support construction sequencing for cleanroom build-up, MEP racks, and tool move-in activities

Review and coordinate design drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submissions

Manage design changes to minimize impact on cost, schedule, and tool installation milestones

Resolve design issues arising from site conditions during construction

Chair design coordination meetings and technical reviews

Ensure alignment between client requirements, design intent, and construction execution

Maintain design documentation control throughout the project lifecycle

Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:
Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related built environment discipline

Minimum 6 years of experience in semiconductor fab, cleanroom, or advanced manufacturing construction projects

Strong knowledge of cleanroom design principles and semiconductor facility requirements

Proven experience coordinating architectural, structural, MEP, and process utility designs

Familiarity with semiconductor process tools and vendor coordination

Experience in design-build or EPC project environments

Proficient in BIM coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks or equivalent)

Strong understanding of construction sequencing and constructability

Ability to manage design changes, RFIs, and technical clarifications during construction

Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience working with main contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors

Professional Architect registration is an advantage but not mandatory

Proficiency in Chinese is preferred to support communication with regional or group stakeholders

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Our company provides TOTAL SOLUTIONS for the following services in all semi-conductor, optoelectronics, pharmaceutical and biochemical field.

Turnkey Construction Design & Build

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Systems

Fire Protection system

Cleanroom systems

Process Utility Systems (UPW, WW Gas Chemical)

Hook-up

BMS-Intelligent & Green Building

Manufacturing

Make Up Air Unit

Cleanroom Ceiling Grid & Partition

Air Washer (patented)

Cleanroom Lighting fixture (Patented)

Project Management & Execution

Resources capable of handling 6 Fab construction projects at the same time totalling cleanroom area of 152,000m2

Other Services

Cleanroom Certification

Maintenance

CFD Simulation

Yield Enhancement Recommendation

System Diagnosis

Energy efficient design implementation