RD is better than Fab - RD Engineer TSMC Employee Review

4.0
Mar 11, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

For the fab: The salary is OK considering the job description. For the RD: Job with challenge and less working hours. Better life quality than in fab.

Cons

For the fab: Not encourage innovation and not friendly for the new comers. The working hours is too long and not balanced with the salary.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
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Pros

Stability despite layoffs across the semiconductor industry

Cons

Lower compensation than competitors. The fab in Washington works on less exciting science than the one in Arizona

4.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working environment is good college is friendly

Cons

I think the salary is kinda low for such a big company

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