Apply at your own risk - Equipment Technician TSMC Employee Review

1.0
Jul 7, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Pay is good, lots of bonus opportunities - Always hiring - Positive public image

Cons

- Non-existent training program ~ They sent me to Taiwan for training, but had no training program, designated trainers for Americans, or willingness to train US-hires unless our own managers were breathing down their necks. - Mildly racist ~ They believe all Americans are lazy, even the ones with initiative asking to be a bigger part of the company without asking for a raise or promotion. - No trust in American hires ~ every American in my department was required to take photos to prove that we were performing our assigned duties. - Look busy, don't actually be busy ~ Management put more emphasis on the appearance of productivity than actually being productive. Better make that 30 minute task last at least 4 hours. - Not willing to adapt ~ Taiwanese assignees had no desire or willingness to adapt to US culture and business regulations, and would rather attempt to belittle, insult, and humiliate both their own employees and the construction workers building their facility.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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

3.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Good learning opportunities -Large job scope -Growth opportunities around

Cons

-Heavily micromanaged by management -Lack of autonomy and ability to control your path -Terrible work/life balance -Little lateral movement within company -Tunnel vision per department does exist -Lack of diversity

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