Technician Apprenticeship Program

TSMC trains apprentices for careers in microchip production
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About the Technician
Apprenticeship Programs

The world’s biggest brands and savviest startups in technology rely on TSMC to unleash their innovations to the world. Semiconductors are the digital engines inside more than 12,000 electronic products which can be found in devices such as internet-connected home appliances, smartphones and PCs, autonomous vehicles, cloud data centers, airlines and space-stations, and Artificial Intelligence powered applications.

The role of the Technician Apprenticeship Program is to supply well-trained technicians to the Semiconductor industry. TSMC AZ collaborates with national and regional partners in the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of its Apprenticeship Programs, which allows each apprentice the opportunity to earn while you learn.

Our registered Apprenticeship Program is aligned with industry standards and is founded on our Taiwan-based training programs and United States-based apprenticeship models. The related technical instruction will be in classroom or online formats and aligns to TSMC AZ and national standards. Apprentices work full time under an expert in the field for anywhere from one to six years, depending on the field and the employer, which prepares them for a long-term career. At TSMC AZ, we support all our employees and are committed to personal and professional development and training.

Applications for the Technician Apprenticeship Program will open 2026. A complete application includes:

  • Application
  • Updated Resume
  • Completed Skills Assessment

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the program.

The 2026 Cohort will begin August, 2026.

2025 Cohort Application closed
  • 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
  • Updated resume
  • Completed application
  • Background check required
2025 Cohort Application closed
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to use all Microsoft Office Applications with Excel expertise
  • 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
2025 Cohort Application closed

When you are an apprentice, your salary and benefits come directly from TSMC. The workday and the work week for each type of apprentice is determined by TSMC as well. Apprentice wages start at a percentage of a journeyperson pay and the hourly wage varies based on technician role. Wage increases are dependent on time and performance. Apprentices receive wages that are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law related to minimum wage and work hours. Apprentices may be eligible for full time TSMC benefits from the date of hire or as stated in their workforce contract.

MS intensive program participants will be eligible for the benefits after they complete the MS program, pass probationary period as a fixed term contractor and converted as full time manufacturing specialist.

Base Salary + Monetizable Benefits + Additional Benefits + Educational Benefits
Hourly 401K Plan
(employer match up to 5% of salary)
2 days of floating holidays Earn college credits (varies by program)
Journeyman Card
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Health Insurance and Life Insurance Paid sick leave
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent family member health insurance
2025 Cohort Application closed

Facilities Technician

  • Gas & Chemical
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Instrumentation & Controls

Facilities Technicians are responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting facilities systems (Gas & Chemical, Water, Mechanical, and Instrumentation & Control) and equipment. These roles are pivotal to ensure standard operating procedures are followed accurately and reliably.

During the 12-18-month apprenticeship, you will acquire general, then specialized, on-the-job training hours at TSMC AZ while completing Related Technical Instruction through Estrella Mountain Community College.

Applications are now closed.

Process Technician

  • Monitor wafer processing, responding to alarms, analyzing risk, following SOPs to handle real-time issues.
  • Work from the office with the team and leadership to manage production efficiency and quality.
  • Multitasking up to 25 online manufacturing systems and data analysis.

Process Technicians are responsible for monitoring wafer manufacturing processes, process analysis, and producing creative, collaborative solutions. Primarily office-based at a computer workstation, the role may require some work in a cleanroom environment in the Fab.

During the 12-18-month apprenticeship, you will accomplish on-the-job training hours at TSMC AZ while completing Related Technical Instruction through Rio Salado Community College and Northern Arizona University.

Applications are now closed.

Equipment Technician

  • Perform preventative maintenance activities on state-of-the-art 300mm Semiconductor equipment.
  • Go into the cleanroom to respond to error messages and performing inspections/quality checks.
  • Perform activities in a safe and responsible manner while supporting Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Equipment Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance activities on state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor equipment in a cleanroom environment. Responding to error messages, performing visual inspections, and actively participating in continuous improvement processes is key.

During the 12-18-month apprenticeship, you will complete on-the-job training hours at TSMC AZ and attain Related Technical Instruction through Estrella Mountain Community College.

Applications are now closed.
2025 Cohort application closed for Equipment technician, Process Technician and Facility Technician.

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