Pros
Good training system, team & schedule Good process control system & team Good process automation system & team Good Failure Analysis system & team Good Inline Defectivity system & team Good manufacturing & Production control system & team Good learning environment for freshies Good place to learn many aspect of semicon industry in short time Good career advancement system Easy to gain employment as no one want to work in this industry Stable career; layoff only happen once every 4-5 yrs and only few % are laid off Extremely hard to get fired even if you repeatedly cause majot scrap & huge losses
Cons
Not enough expertise to allow in-depth knowledge sharing & technology break-thru No efficient, synergistic & dynamic product life cycle management Poor R&D budget & push Slow yield learning curve Process prone to human error High scrap Poor inline & end of line yield, ET & defectivity Poor ASP, utilisation Poor sales, marketing, turnkey & tape out system & team Poor collaborative effort with vendors, customers, IDM & suppliers Long working hours > 12hrs per day Have to come back on Sat & Sun to work for free Too many meeting. Long meeting hours. On stand-by 24-7. Will be called 2-3 times per nite. Can't take long leave or go outstation No OT pay Little or no increment for many years Very little or no bonus for most years
