Focus on product, employee is second - Engineer TSMC Employee Review

2.0
Aug 22, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Much potential to learn new technologies Large, financially stable company. Decent benefits, average compensation package. Colleagues are very smart and hard working.

Cons

Micromanagement and excessive reporting is common. The hours are long and unlawful. Some management and HR do not tell you the whole truth. False promises and half-truths are common. Strict access to phones, email and websites. Continuous threats of termination and loss of annual bonus for infractions. Taiwan-influenced work culture.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
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Pros

Stability despite layoffs across the semiconductor industry

Cons

Lower compensation than competitors. The fab in Washington works on less exciting science than the one in Arizona

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Have many opportunities to learn in different field of startin a new fabrication

Cons

Fully on site. Traditional management culture.

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