Tata Electronics has sent hundreds of employees to Taiwan for specialized training in chip making.
The company is accelerating its plans for semiconductor fabrication (fab) and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities.
Employees are being sent to Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) in Taiwan for critical skills training for the upcoming fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
Tata Electronics is dispatching employees in batches for training in different functions such as equipment, yield engineering, process technology, and quality engineering.
The company is hiring fresh graduates and experienced professionals for the training.
Around 50 to 75 people are being sent per batch for training in a phased and structured manner.
The Dholera fab in Gujarat is expected to create over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The project is set to produce its first chip by December 2026 with the Assam OSAT facility's first phase starting by mid-2025.
GlobalFoundries’ Asia president has been appointed as the president and head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing.
There are talks of Tata Electronics acquiring a Malaysian chip plant for practical experience in running such facilities.
An agreement with PSMC includes design and construction support for building India’s first AI-enabled greenfield fab in Gujarat.
The fab will have a manufacturing capacity of up to 50,000 wafers per month with advanced automation and efficiency technologies.
Tata Electronics is focused on developing a skilled workforce for its semiconductor operations.
The company is strategically positioning itself to be a significant player in India's semiconductor industry.
The extensive training program in Taiwan highlights Tata Electronics' commitment to establishing a strong foothold in chip manufacturing.
The company's aggressive efforts indicate its ambition to contribute significantly to the growth of India's semiconductor sector.