Come build the future

Semiconductor Advanced Manufacturing Upskilling (SAMU) is an accelerated training boot camp offering a new solution. Created by the industry, for the industry.

The opportunity

The semiconductor industry is at the center of a high-stakes race” - McKinsey & Company

August 15, 2023

Semiconductor Skills Shortage May Escalate to ‘Crisis’ by 2030

Although the semiconductor industry is historically one of the most lucrative and fast-paced industries in the world, it now faces an unprecedented challenge.


August 1, 2023

Large Unfilled Need in Semiconductor Workforce

SAMU will help close the gap in semiconductor technician jobs, a need expected to be 26,400 technicians by 2030.

 

About SAMU

A world class semiconductor manufacturing workforce. Made in the USA.

Location

Operating in the heart of Silicon Forest

14150 SW Karl Braun Dr, Beaverton, OR 97007

From theory to practice

Trained in both theory and in practice

Hands-on training

12,000-square-foot, operating ballroom-style fab.

First cohort complete

SAMU has successfully completed a first cohort of seven trainees. These trainees have exceeded expectations on their teams and are all high-level contributors immediately following completion

 

Testimonials

SAMU graduates have exceeded expectations, coming into the workforce with a very short time to contribution. They are engaged and excited about their work and have integrated into our teams extremely well. SAMU is a premier upskilling program for the Semiconductor Equipment Technician population and look forward to future graduating classes.

- Ryan Bestwick, Director, Equipment Engineering - Global Operations & Technology, Analog Devices, Inc

See our operating space

ASML PAS5500 Stepper/Scanner

Soldering workbenches

LAM Rainbow 4500B Etcher

 

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