Underwhelming TSMC presence in Canada - Mixed-signal Design Engineer TSMC Employee Review

2.0
Dec 29, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Seems stable, very low-maintenance, working with latest nodes, good place to learn and then move on, etc.

Cons

No career opportunities, the Ottawa office has no vision and thinks too cheap, TSMC does not know how to trust or operate remote offices, the ottawa office is very underwhelming when representing the TSMC brand in Canada.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Nothing to note of pros except for 2.5x pay on holidays.

Cons

Horrible work culture, 13 hour shifts (they said it would be 12 but it varies on department), training lacks depth and true mentorship. Employees with higher seniority can say anything they want (like curse in your face and say serious insults about your ability while taking no accountability for their training). If you work OT they hate it and will get on you for it. If you leave the workplace because your shift is over but other technicians are still working on tools— you are expected to stay even if it drives you into OT. Everything about their structure is set up for a lose-lose situation. Many other cons.

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