Tata Electronics Sends Hundreds of Employees to Taiwan for Semiconductor Training

Tata Electronics has started a major human capital development effort by sending several hundred employees to Taiwan for intensive training in semiconductor manufacturing.

The training is being led at the facilities of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), Tata’s strategic technology partner for its future chip fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat. The move is part of Tata’s wider drive to build India’s capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on global supply chains.

The designated employees, comprising both recent graduates and knowledgeable professionals, are being trained in critical fab operations such as equipment handling, yield engineering, and quality control processes. 

Training is being conducted in batches of 50–75 individuals to ensure focused, hands-on learning. The initiative is intended to bridge the existing skill gap in India’s semiconductor sector and prepare a competent staff for future domestic fabrication units.

Tata Electronics is currently emerging a Rs. 91,000 crore AI-integrated semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat, which is projected to produce 50,000 wafers per month once operational. The project is expected to generate over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs and aims to roll out its first chips by December 2026. In parallel, the company is also setting up a Rs. 27,000 crore OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility in Assam, expected to be commissioned by mid-2025, creating around 27,000 jobs.

PSMC’s role in the partnership extends beyond training. It will provide the technical blueprints, process know-how, and ongoing engineering support necessary to establish a fully functional fab in India.

 The teamwork is a cornerstone of Tata’s strategy to attain a seamless technology transfer and set up globally competitive manufacturing operations.

Additionally, to investing in infrastructure and training, Tata Electronics has brought in top-tier global talent to lead its semiconductor initiatives.

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 Industry experts like Randhir Thakur (formerly of Intel), KC Ang (ex-GlobalFoundries), and Tim McIntosh (another Intel veteran with 34 years of experience) have been appointed to key leadership roles. McIntosh, in particular, will serve as Vice President of Operations for Tata’s semiconductor assembly and test unit.

This large-scale talent development and infrastructure investment come at a time when India’s semiconductor market is projected to double from its current USD 45–50 billion size by 2030. 

Tata Electronics’ efforts not only align with India’s semiconductor mission but also aim to implant the country deeper into the global electronics and chip supply chain. The Taiwan training program marks a significant step forward in realising this goal.