Taiwan Semiconductor to Hire 8,000 Engineers at NT$2.2M, Supply Chain Pressured by Iran Conflict
Taiwan Semiconductor plans to hire 8,000 engineers this year at an average annual salary of NT$2.2 million to support expansion across seven Taiwan campuses. Rising geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict have pressured chip supply chains, contributing to a 1.02% share decline in premarket trading.
1. Expansion and Hiring Campaign
Taiwan Semiconductor has launched a recruitment drive to hire 8,000 employees in 2026, offering new engineers with master’s degrees an average annual salary of NT$2.2 million. The company is hosting on-campus and online events to recruit specialists in electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, business management, accounting, AI, big data and digital transformation across facilities in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan and Kaohsiung.
2. Geopolitical Risks Impacting Supply Chain
Rising geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict have disrupted global chip supply chains and coincided with a 1.02% premarket share decline for Taiwan Semiconductor. Concerns over potential sanctions and logistical hurdles are prompting investors to reassess sector-wide production forecasts and inventory management strategies.
3. Domestic Political Debate on U.S. Investments
Domestic political debate has intensified over Taiwan Semiconductor’s planned U.S. fab expansions, with KMT and TPP lawmakers proposing legislation to limit technology transfers. Critics argue that overseas investments risk hollowing out domestic capabilities, while supporters maintain global operations reinforce Taiwan’s semiconductor leadership.