The semiconductor industry has seen its share of unexpected turmoil over the last several years and 2022 was no exception. From shortages in inventory to excesses in inventory, inflation, and a push for domestic reshoring, we have had it all. Never before has the semiconductor industry been thrust into the political spotlight as it
Do you want to develop your technical skills, expand your network, and have access to the industry’s leading technology companies? If your answer is yes, then starting your career with a technical workforce provider is the place for you. First let’s clear something up. There are many terms floating around the industry that sound like
If you are one of those whose expertise is suited to semiconductor manufacturing, we have something you need to know. Semiconductor manufacturing expanded throughout the US in what some call ‘hubs’. These are areas where clusters of manufacturing facilities exist. This should not be confused with the ‘innovation hubs’ that are being widely discussed
The answer to this question is YES! I will admit thirty years ago there were some companies that would barely let you walk in the front door without a four-year degree. That is laughable now. The market has changed a lot over the years and so has the way the industry hires. What is
In August of 2022, the CHIPS Act was signed into law becoming the largest government intervention of its kind. The “why” of the initiative is easy to understand. Chips or semiconductors are what makes all modern technology a reality. The US, while still the leader in the world’s semiconductor design arena, has dwindled its semiconductor
In 1997 Intel introduced the world to the ‘Bunny People’ in a Super Bowl commercial. And the ‘bunny suit’ – nicknamed due to its resemblance to the easter bunny without ears or tail - became one of the most iconic symbols of the semiconductor industry. So, what is a bunny suit? Simply put, it
Our lives have become digital. If you need confirmation of this just look at your morning routine. You are awakened by a vibration from your smartwatch. You reach for your cell phone charging wirelessly next to your bed. Facial recognition brings your phone to life where you check your mail, current news, daily agenda
Does the word ‘manufacturing’ invoke images of a dark, dirty factory with masses of people doing repetitive actions? Manufacturing of today, as the saying goes, “is not your grandfather’s manufacturing.” In the semiconductor industry, the saying has been adopted and changed to “ this not your grandfather’s semiconductor industry.” With the rapid pace of
If you are considering a career in the semiconductor industry, there is good news. Now is the time to make your move. Not only is the industry booming, the demand for technical people across all skill levels is at an all-time high. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question “Am I qualified?” Qualifications
