Design Department Manager

TSMC•USA-Arizona, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Design Department Manager for TSMC, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of design engineers responsible for creating the largest and most advanced semiconductor facilities in the United States. This vital leadership role requires deep expertise in mechanical, electrical, process, structural, or water systems and the ability to orchestrate complex design projects from initial basis-of-design through permitting with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). You will collaborate closely with TSMC's Construction team to address pre-construction and construction issues, develop long-lead equipment strategies, and troubleshoot critical path bottlenecks to ensure project milestones are met. Your contributions will be key to driving the development of TSMC’s design ecosystem, including EORs, AORs, and design partners, while maintaining cost efficiency and delivering value-engineered solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical).
10+ years proven expertise in managing complex engineering projects.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.
Experience interfacing between Construction & Design teams.
Familiarity with local AHJs and code reviewers.
Strong communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Effective presentation skills.
Active listening abilities.
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work in construction environments, requiring walking, standing, and occasional lifting.
Willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading construction projects on a megaproject scale ($1B+).
10+ years of experience in semiconductor construction projects.
Knowledge of commissioning processes and AHJ inspection protocols.

Responsibilities

Lead a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and design professionals working on the largest and most advanced semiconductor facilities in the United States.
Orchestrate complex design and construction projects, ensuring seamless integration between design and construction teams across functional areas, including Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Structural, and Water systems.
Manage and oversee design activities from the baseline basis-of-design through the permitting process with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Lead coordination efforts with TSMC’s Construction team to address construction and pre-construction issues and drive commissioning activities for all systems.
Help develop TSMC’s ecosystem of construction partners, EORs, AORs, vendors, suppliers, and design partners, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Identify and resolve critical path bottlenecks, driving issues to completion and ensuring project milestones are met.
Work through project costs and lead value engineering efforts whenever necessary to optimize project budgets and timelines.
Plan and execute TSMC’s safety and quality programs in collaboration with construction partners to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Drive long lead equipment requirements and awards in coordination with procurement teams.