TSMC AZ Summer Semi Learning Academy

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Summer Semi Learning Academy: Manufacturing Intensive Pathway Overview 

TSMC Arizona (TSMC AZ) collaborates with national and regional partners in the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of its training programs, such as Apprenticeship and Intensive Pathways. The Intensive Pathway creates the opportunity for students to receive related technical instruction that is aligned to TSMC AZ standards for a role and can help prepare them for potential employment. The program has been designed with education partners to deliver a strategic Intensive Pathway over approximately 11 weeks. The Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway is designed to prepare students to enter into the Manufacturing department of the semiconductor industry with basic preparation and skills, if they meet minimum requirements.

We are currently seeking applicants for the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway at Grand Canyon University for the June 2025 Summer Session. This pathway is an excellent opportunity for high school juniors and seniors looking for alternative career pathways post-graduation and allows the opportunity to be trained by experienced and qualified mentors, coaches and leaders. This structure can help you learn very specific and targeted skills needed when eventually working with a safe, skilled, and dedicated team. The opportunity to learn and grow with a global organization like TSMC can help you establish a promising future in the United States and globally. Upon completion of the pathway, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Grand Canyon University and a digital badge of certification from the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (IEEE), as well as 16 university credits hours that can be used towards future education. Students who are 18 years of age or older could potentially be offered a full time contract Manufacturing Specialist role at TSMC Arizona, if they meet minimum requirements. Students under the age of 18 who complete the program may still be considered for future employment with a post-dated offer letter.

At TSMC AZ, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. If you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find alignment and a professional fit here. As a part of the team, you’ll be part of something special, unleashing innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world. As a Manufacturing Specialist Intensive student, you will demonstrate a high level of reliability and strong sense of enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust. If you want to challenge yourself and unleash innovation with brilliant colleagues located around the world, come join us!

Pathway Participant Profile

• • Arizona high school juniors and seniors (applicants under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardian signature upon admittance into the summer class; any junior admitted into the program must be able to complete the full term from June 2-August 14, so school schedules must be considered)
  • Basic desktop computer skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Able to type 25+ words per minute
  • Availability for on-site classes at Grand Canyon University
  • Excellent attendance habits and able to attend all courses:
    • June 2 - July 3; Monday-Thursday, 1-7 PM
    • July 7- July 11 will be on-site learning at TSMC; no classes at GCU
    • July 14 - August 15; Monday-Thursday, 1-7 PM

How do I obtain a full-time Job after the Summer Session?
Manufacturing Specialist Minimum Requirements & Eligibility

In order to be considered for an offer of a full time position from TSMC, students must meet the following minimum requirements and eligibility:

• • Satisfactory completion of the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway (Summer Semi Learning Academy)
  • Must be at least 18 years old (a job offer may be offered prior to 18 years of age, however onboarding/start date must be after minimum age requirement is met)
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D 
  • Updated resume
  • Background check and drug test clearance prior to first day of employment

Responsibilities:

As a participant in the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive, you are attending classes over a period of ~11 weeks, Monday through Thursday, as well as participating in a week-long shadowing experience onsite at TSMC. It is expected that you will follow and adhere to the following, when applicable:

• • Work safely in accordance with applicable TSMC AZ policies and division-specific work rules.
  • Comply with absenteeism and tardiness policies at work and school.
  • Attend and participate in related instructional and educational PATHWAYs and maintain the highest possible grades, as required.
  • Be involved and show dedication to your training, both on the job and in the classroom.
  • Show dedication and interest in learning the occupation.
  • Show respect to the educational professionals and skilled person(s) training and supervising you.
  • Comply with the provisions of the Intensive Pathway
  • When applicable, follow TSMC AZs’ written work rules and applicable policies and procedures. Intensive participants will be required to follow policies and performance expectations as specifically stated in the Intensive Pathway Handbook.
    • Intensive participants violating policies will be subject to progressive discipline including and to termination of the relationship.
    • Intensive participants not making satisfactory progress throughout the pathway or otherwise failing to complete the pathway may be removed from the pathway and their potential for employment terminated at any time.

Intensive Pathway Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway, each participant will be expected to be able to perform the following functions:

Manufacturing Specialist

• Learn and become familiar with the manufacturing/engineering process and stay informed of any changes in procedures.
• Monitor different integrated systems to ensure the automated tools are running properly and assist in handling abnormal events that occur in production.
• Handle time sensitive material in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work with supporting modules on actions to bring the process/tools back to baseline.
• Assist in creating training or SOP documents.
• Train new members onto the team once skill levels reach a certain level on the team.
• Perform various tasks in a disciplined manner in accordance with SOPs (Standard Operation Procedure), and report problems to supervisors.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for a 12-hour shift & capable of lifting to 20 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation (Cleanroom role).

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As the world’s leading dedicated foundry, TSMC has over 55,000 employees across Asia, Europe and North America. We are at the center of today’s technology industry, producing 24% of the world's semiconductor excluding memory output value. Our semiconductors are the digital engines inside nearly 11,000 electronic products created by over 500 companies, from coffee machines and smart phones to airliners and cloud data centers. Become part of a unique team of technology enthusiasts joined in a common purpose – to unleash innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world. Nowhere is that opportunity greater than in the semiconductor industry. Our employees' success is our most prized achievement, and we are proud that so many of them have made TSMC the place to build their life-long careers.