TECH - Powerchip Semiconductor Takes on Taiwan Semi With Ambitious Japan Plant Amid Engineer Shortage | Benzinga
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) rival Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) is grappling with a significant challenge as it plans to establish a $5.3 billion semiconductor plant in Japan through a partnership with SBI Holdings, targeting production commencement in 2027.
Joe Wu, the Japan head of PSMC, highlighted the shortage of chip engineers as the primary hurdle in this endeavor, emphasizing the global talent competition that could intensify due to the influx of investments from international chip companies into Japan.
To mitigate this issue, PSMC aims to transfer over 200 engineers from Taiwan to Japan and intends to train young ...