Good Salary. Severe culture. Hugh loading difference between departments - Senior Process Engineer TSMC Employee Review

4.0
Mar 5, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Above level annual total salary, smart people and data-based work culture

Cons

Conservative environment, value more on not to make mistake than do some thing good; imbalance between life and work; you will face difficult situation under mutually contradictory KPI which drives people focus on defending than cooperating.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
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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

2.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Seldom do lay off, but is it true? Just simply always shortage of human resources, low pay and high working hours.

Cons

Low compensation and high working hours. Employer provides no flexibility.

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