Month: March 2025

Tom’s Hardware reports here on Denny’s special offer for Jensen Huang’s breakfast bytes.

CNBC reports here that Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan as CEO.

Tom’s Hardware reports here on the Open Telcom AI Platform.

I posted a video on my Embedded Systems channel to give a basic introduction to the semiconductor workforce development process. Much of what I said there applies more broadly to all types of engineering workforce development. That video shows the complexity of preparing people for successful careers in semiconductors.

Developing a strong engineering workforce takes years. The technicians who are critical to manufacturing and deployment require specialized training, both on background topics like quality control and the specifics of operating their equipment. Manufacturing equipment often costs millions of dollars.  In some cases, a single piece of equipment costs over $100 million.

Manufacturing operations are run by trained engineers with advanced degrees in fields such as electrical engineering, materials science, and chemistry. Engineering design teams are led by similarly trained engineers with advanced degrees in engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Technical leadership positions are held by people who have both strong academic preparation and hands-on experience.

The United States of America needs a strong and deep talent pool. The Semiconductor Industry of America (SIA) published Chipping Away in July 2023. This report predicted a semiconductor technical workforce gap of 67,000 positions by 2030. They also noted that the overall economy faces a shortage of skilled technical workers. Given the importance of semiconductors and engineering to the American economy, we must continue to invest in training our citizens for careers in these fields.