Technician Apprenticeship Program; Facilities, Equipment, and Process

Technician Apprenticeship Program (Facility, Equipment, and Process)

TSMC Arizona (TSMC AZ) collaborates with national and regional partners in the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of its Apprenticeship Programs. The Technician Apprenticeship Program combines supervision, structure, on‑job training, related technical instruction, and personal and professional development. The on‑job training is structured so that each apprentice works with a mentor to gain critical professional development and training. The related technical instruction is delivered by an education partner in classroom or online format, and aligns to both TSMC AZ and national standards.

At TSMC AZ, we support all our employees, and are committed to personal and professional development and training. The Technician Apprenticeship Program is aligned with industry standards, and is founded on our Taiwan‑based training programs and United States‑based apprenticeship models.

We are seeking Technician Apprentices to join TSMC AZ’s Technician Apprenticeship Program for the 2026 cohort. The Technician Apprenticeship Program provides a unique gateway to many career paths across the organization and allows the opportunity to be trained by experienced and qualified mentors, coaches and leaders. This structure ensures that you learn from the best leaders on‑job while working with a safe, skilled, and dedicated team.

The opportunity to learn and grow with a global organization like TSMC can help you establish a promising future in the United States and globally.

• Must be at least 18 years old and be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • You can have previous qualifications, such as a degree, and still start a career in the semiconductor industry
• Updated resume
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high‑pressure environment
• Energetic and proactive with a positive, can‑do and friendly personality

• Basic computer skills
• Typing speed of at least 25
  
  WPM
• Able to use all Microsoft Office Applications including Excel
• Able to follow written & verbal instructions and procedures
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills
• Character/Personality traits:
  • Team building attitude
  • Respectful of others
  • Team spirit
  • Eager to continuously learn and grow

Meeting the minimum requirements does not ensure/guarantee selection to the program.

• Work safely in accordance with applicable TSMC AZ policies and division‑specific work rules.
• Comply with company absenteeism and tardiness policies at work and school.
• Attend and participate in related instructional and educational programs and maintain the highest possible grades as required.
• Be involved and show dedication to your training, both on the job and in the classroom.
• Keep track of your training hours (either in the form of work records or logbook) and inform your supervisor of any deficiencies in your apprenticeship training.
• Show dedication and interest in learning the occupation.
• Show respect to the skilled journey person(s) training and supervising you.
• Comply with the provisions of the Apprenticeship Agreement.
• Follow TSMC AZs’ written work rules and applicable policies and procedures. Apprentices will be required to follow company policies and performance expectations as specific in the employee handbook.
  • Apprentices violating company policies will be subject to progressive discipline including and to termination of the employment relationship.
  • Apprentices not making satisfactory progress in the sole determination of TSMC AZ throughout the apprenticeship program or otherwise failing to complete the apprenticeship program may be removed from the program and their employment relationship terminated at any time.

• Perform preventive maintenance activities on state‑of‑the‑art 300mm semiconductor equipment in cleanroom environment.
• Perform visual inspections (quality check) post PM.
• Respond to error messages of factory systems and/or…