TSMC Arizona is helping military veterans reacclimate to civilian life by harnessing their skills for jobs in the semiconductor industry. 

On Nov. 14, TSMC Arizona will match local veterans with good-paying jobs, many of which don’t require a college degree. Veterans will also have the opportunity to apply for TSMC’s free technician training programs, which start in January.

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The company will host an event at its north Phoenix site to review potential employment pathways for military veterans and reservists, including:

  • Operations and supply chain for those with military logistics experience that could translate into improving supply chain efficiency.
  • Technician roles, where military experience with machinery, adhering to Standard of Practices and system monitoring is valuable.  
  • Engineering tech positions for veterans with an electronics or technology background that could align with semiconductor engineering needs.
  • Project management and processes, where leadership and discipline gained from managing squads or crews have prepared veterans for project management roles.

“Veterans with an electronics background could be a good fit for TSMC Arizona’s engineering technology positions or put their skills to work in technician roles, which do not require a college degree,” said Chris Macfadden, a nearly 23-year U.S. Air Force veteran who now serves as TSMC Arizona’s workforce development program manager.

For technician jobs, TSMC Arizona hires based on skill set and provides free on-the-job training. The company partners with the state’s colleges and universities to build a pipeline of equipment, manufacturing and processing technicians who keep TSMC Arizona’s highly specialized semiconductor chip production systems running around the clock. Each program, aligned with industry standards and founded upon TSMC’s training programs and apprenticeship models, combines supervision, structure, on-the-job training, related technical instruction, and personal and professional development. 

Arizona ranks among the top 15 states in the nation with the highest concentration of military veterans, according to the Arizona Department of Veterans Affairs. The state has approximately 495,000 veterans, representing about 7.5% of the population.

“The event will enable veterans to learn about opportunities to put their vast skills to work today,” Macfadden said.

Military veterans and reservists who complete a pre-screening questionnaire will be matched with a career professional to identify potential jobs best suited to their skills. 

To participate in the event or learn more about job opportunities at TSMC Arizona, visit https://tsmcaz.info/m/technicianpathways.