Architect - Facilities Design & Engineering Team

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Texas Instruments is seeking an experienced Architect to join the Design & Engineering team  to support rapid growth and new manufacturing footprints. Reporting as an Owner’s Representative, you will partner with external architecture and engineering firms to develop, review, and verify architectural solutions for new wafer fabs, assembly‑test facilities, cleanrooms, and other large‑scale projects (green‑field and brown‑field) worldwide. Your work will complement the entire engineering effort while focusing on building‑level design, clean‑room environments, occupancy planning, and site‑to‑building layout.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Design & Planning

• Lead concept, schematic, design‑development, and construction‑document phases for all architectural aspects of semiconductor facilities, including:
  • Cleanroom layout, classification, pressure‑cascade design, and gowning areas.
  • Building occupancy analysis, space‑utilization studies, and functional zoning.
  • Site‑plan integration (driving lanes, parking, utility corridors, pedestrian pathways).
  • Interior fit‑out, finishes, furniture, and ergonomic considerations for control rooms, labs, and office areas.
  • Integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems into architectural models to ensure seamless coordination.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, fire‑protection regulations, cleanroom standards (ISO 14644, FED‑STD‑209E), and TI’s sustainability goals (LEED, etc.).

2. Collaboration & Construction Support

• Serve as the primary liaison between TI operations/maintenance teams and external architecture firms, gathering user‑requirements and translating them into design intent.
• Review and approve architectural submittals, shop drawings, mock‑ups, and material samples.
• Provide timely RFI responses and conduct on‑site inspections to verify that construction aligns with approved design documents.
• Manage performance of external architectural consultants, defining scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.

3. Technical Guidance & Standards

• Develop and maintain standardized architectural templates, design guides, and best‑practice libraries for future TI projects.
• Advise global TI sites on architectural matters—cleanroom design, building circulation, ADA compliance, and workplace ergonomics.
• Champion innovative architectural solutions that improve reliability, reduce construction cost, and enhance energy efficiency (e.g., modular cleanrooms, prefabricated building components).

4. Project & Financial Management

• Own the architectural scope support budget and expenditures reviews, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Prepare and manage architectural scope statements of work, project schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in cross‑functional design reviews to ensure alignment of architectural, structural, and systems engineering disciplines.

5. Professional Engagement

• Represent TI in internal and external technology forums, sharing architectural innovations and lessons learned.
• Contribute to TI’s Technical Ladder Organization and mentor junior architects or engineers.

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related field 
• 5 +  years of experience designing cleanroom‑type facilities or high‑tech industrial buildings, preferably within semiconductor 
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate with civil/structural engineers, MEP engineers, and construction contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong self‑motivation, independence, and a high standard of professional integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate with civil/structural engineers, MEP engineers, and construction contractors.
• Strong self‑motivation, independence, and a high standard of professional integrity.
• Proven expertise in cleanroom classification, airflow management, and contamination control.
• Experience with building occupancy modeling, space‑planning software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks), and BIM coordination.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills to interface with business partners, external suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Leadership, organizational, presentation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally as project needs dictate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and BIM tools; ability to produce construction drawings, details, and interior layout plans.
• Knowledge of fire‑protection, life‑safety, and accessibility (ADA) codes; familiarity with sustainability standards (LEED).