Despite it's highly automatic in TSMC advanced fab. This is still a job in manufacturing factory essentially - Etch Module Staff Engineer bei TSMC: Mitarbeiterbewertung

Stability despite layoffs across the semiconductor industry

Lower compensation than competitors. The fab in Washington works on less exciting science than the one in Arizona

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

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