The training process will not be successful if there is not a sufficient number of modern manufacturers capable of operating semiconductor factories.
Until now, TSMC’s factories, which were planned to be built with subsidized capital from the US government, have been delayed many times.
On January 19, 2024, TSMC said the new factory is expected to open in 2026 and will not operate until 2027 or 2028.
Meanwhile, another factory under construction has had its opening plan delayed to 2025, slower than the expected plan of 2024.
TSMC explains the delay is due to the lack of qualified workers in the US, with special qualifications, having undergone training for many years.
Construction equipment and facilities for these factories are available on the market, but the process of operating them is extremely complex and will not work without experts. As a result, Intel remains the only US manufacturer of high-performance chips.
Currently, the US is providing financial support for domestic semiconductor manufacturing businesses, creating opportunities for the strongest companies to take on the responsibility of semiconductor autonomy. The biggest challenge will be human resources, including both operations and management.
Operating a high-tech chip factory requires skilled workers, especially those who are well-trained in the chemical, mechanical and electronic technologies that underpin the production process. That requires serious investment in long-term training programs, with strict standards.
According to Henry Kressel, an inventor, technologist, and long-term private investor in technology companies: “This is not a short-term effort. I believe that training workers for advanced industries will benefit the American economy overall and reverse the ongoing decline of domestic high-tech industries.”
(Theo overclockers, tadviser)
