There’s an evolution underway that is reshaping the landscape of talent development in the semiconductor industry and at the center of this shift is Arizona State University When the US CHIPS and Science Act was launched, it sparked a tidal wave of investment from companies like Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and Micron, all eager to build new fabs. As ASU professor Zachary Holman explained to ASU News, “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity in the US for semiconductor manufacturing.” These new fabs will support the US’ ambitions for semiconductor sovereignty, but they will also need tens of thousands of skilled engineers and scientists over the next few decades to develop the processing and packaging techniques involved with producing advanced semiconductors. As Professor Holman stated, “Every time we talk with a company, they want to know how we can produce more talent, and faster, despite the fact we’re already graduating nearly 7,000 engineers a year.” ASU’s faculty have responded and are working diligently to forge partnerships with leading companies to create programs and curricula that will educate the next generation of skilled semiconductor talent. For example, ASU recently announced a new partnership with Deca Technologies, a pioneer in advanced packaging technologies that the industry relies on. Deca is known for its fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) techniques and the two organizations will build the country’s first and only FOWLP research and development center together. Designing and manufacturing more powerful and efficient semiconductors may be the focal point of the US CHIPS Act, but nurturing the workforce is equally as important and ASU is one of the few universities in the country addressing the multi-disciplinary requirements of the industry. “Here at ASU, we currently have 200 students-plus doing packaging-related courses,” said Professor Chris Bailey, at the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. “It’s is one of the great things about ASU — I have students there from chemical engineering, from materials science, from electrical engineering and mechanical engineering because they're all important for advanced semiconductor packaging.” As the longest-standing recruiting company in the semiconductor industry, we recognize the pivotal role that talent plays in fab organizations. While ASU and its partners are developing the workforce of tomorrow, many engineering leaders need staff today. Whether you're a skilled engineer seeking new opportunities, or a company leader looking to recruit top talent, we stand ready to support you. Connect with us today to explore how we can write the next chapter of the semiconductor industry! 📞 602-866-9600 📨 [email protected] #semiconductorindustry #talentdevelopment #recruiting
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