India’s ambitious journey to become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub has received a critical boost, as the Tata Group accelerates its preparations by sending hundreds of Indian engineers to Taiwan for intensive, specialized chipmaking training.
This strategic deployment marks a massive step in bridging the critical talent gap necessary to operate India’s first AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication (fab) plant in Gujarat and an assembly and testing unit in Assam.
The training program is being conducted in collaboration with Tata Electronics’ technology partner, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan. The island nation, a global powerhouse in the semiconductor industry, provides the highly specialized, hands-on exposure required for complex chip fabrication.
Employees are being sent in structured, phased batches to PSMC’s facilities, where they are trained in critical operational domains, including:
Equipment Engineering and handling.
Process Technology and cleanroom protocols.
Yield Engineering and Quality Assurance.
“Talent is the biggest gap in India’s semiconductor ecosystem,” a source close to Tata Electronics stated. “By sending our workforce to Taiwan, we are fast-tracking skill development and ensuring our teams are globally proficient before the plants become operational.”
The trained engineers will form the core workforce for Tata’s two mega-projects:
₹91,000 Crore Fab in Dholera, Gujarat: This facility, India’s first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant, is expected to generate over 20,000 jobs. Production is projected to commence by 2027, catering to sectors like AI, automotive, and high-performance computing.
₹27,000 Crore OSAT Unit in Assam: This Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility is also on an aggressive timeline, aiming to go live by mid-2025.
By recruiting both experienced professionals from global chip giants and upskilling recent Indian graduates overseas, the Tata Group is laying the foundation not just with technology and investment, but with a highly skilled, future-ready workforce essential for India’s semiconductor self-reliance.
