Architectural Design Technician

Architectural Design Technician

We are seeking an experienced Architectural Design Technician for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Portland, Oregon. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented design professional with experience supporting semiconductor or other high-tech manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will develop facility layout designs, produce high-quality construction documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support complex engineering and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed layout designs for semiconductor equipment installations within fabrication and cleanroom environments.
• Coordinate space planning, equipment placement, and workflow optimization to maximize operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with facilities, process, equipment, architectural, engineering, and construction teams to ensure layouts meet project and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom standards, safety requirements, building constraints, utility systems, and structural considerations.
• Produce, revise, and maintain layout drawings, 3D models, installation plans, and supporting documentation.
• Support equipment move-in planning, installation activities, and facility ramp-up efforts.
• Identify and resolve layout conflicts, including utility routing, equipment clearances, and maintenance access requirements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of drafting standards, modeling practices, and layout procedures.
• Create and modify drawings and models using verbal direction, redlines, sketches, and markups while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare project deliverables for all phases of design, including floor plans, elevations, sections, schedules, details, and construction documents.
• Present Revit and Navisworks models during project meetings and participate in model walkthroughs and coordination sessions.
• Coordinate designs across multiple disciplines and resolve conflicts with existing field conditions.
• Assist with field verification and site surveys of existing facilities.
• Provide accurate project status updates, estimate task durations, and communicate progress to project leadership.
• Review your own work for completeness and accuracy before formal quality reviews.
• Maintain project schedules while consistently delivering high-quality design documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Computer Drafting & Design or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting building systems or architectural design projects within semiconductor, cleanroom, or other high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of drafting, modeling, and construction documentation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately produce detailed drawings and models with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret verbal direction, engineering markups, and design intent.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Preferred

• Experience with semiconductor equipment layouts and installation processes.
• Experience using 3D modeling and clash detection software.
• Familiarity with cleanroom design requirements and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with:
  • Revit
  • Navisworks
  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience creating and coordinating complex 3D models.
• Ability to identify and resolve interdisciplinary design conflicts.
• Strong understanding of production schedules and project coordination.
• Ability to estimate work effort and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.