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US chip fabs face massive 157,000 worker shortfall, mere 3% of US engineering grads enter chipmaking — despite six-figure salaries, US chip manufacturers are in dire need of engineers and technicians
US semiconductor fabrication facilities face a severe workforce shortage of 157,000 workers, with only 3% of US engineering graduates entering chipmaking despite competitive salaries.
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"US chipmakers face a 157,000-worker shortfall, with only 3% of engineering grads entering the field."
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Sep 19, 2026