A Nightmare at TSMC Phoenix - Mechanical Engineer TSMC Employee Review

1.0
Jul 11, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is good and life is always busy

Cons

I joined TSMC Phoenix with high hopes, but my experience turned into a nightmare. The management here lacks any sense of organization or professionalism. From day one, I felt like a cog in a broken machine. The workload was unbearable. I was constantly bombarded with unrealistic deadlines and excessive demands. The managers seemed oblivious to the fact that I'm only human and can't magically produce flawless work in record time. They never hesitated to pile on more tasks without considering the consequences. Moreover, the office environment was toxic. The lack of communication and teamwork was appalling. Everyone was focused on protecting their own interests, and there was no sense of collaboration. It felt like a battlefield, where backstabbing and office politics ruled the day. TSMC Phoenix also failed miserably in providing adequate resources. Outdated equipment and software made it nearly impossible to meet the ever-increasing demands. When I raised these concerns, management brushed them off, showing a complete disregard for the employees' needs. In conclusion, my time at TSMC Phoenix was a nightmare. The unmanageable workload, toxic office environment, and lack of resources made it an unbearable experience. I strongly advise anyone considering joining this company to think twice before signing up for this chaotic mess.

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My contract (through TSMC) was originally 6 months. Instead of hiring me on Full time, they have tacked on 3 90 day extensions, with a revolving door of expectations. They always change the goal at the last minute, and fail to communicate these changes until you find out that you are being extended. They do not allow personal phones past any of the security gates, and are extremely strict regarding anything they do. This includes sharing of basic information you need to do your job. Management is a joke, the allegations in the clase action going on are real. The cleanroom is hot as heck, and kept humid. They have two single drinking fountains that serve all 4 floors of the cleanroom. OSHA anyone? Prepare to only do PMs and make sure you are hydrated enough to spend 15 hours of your 13 hour shift in the cleanroom. Exposure to toxic chemicals and gasses is one open chamber and breath away, as PAPR and other proper PPE usage is rare. The number of people who have died on site or been injured here is abnormally high for this industry. Money, PM completion, and daily photos of trash you pick up in your module all come before safety. This company will not work with you when it matters, image and reputations are at the forefront of this political environment. Management has no effin clue on how to work in America.

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