Singapore’s pipeline of local semicon talent still years away from meeting demand: industry watchers

SINGAPORE’S pipeline of local semiconductor talent is still years behind industry demand, even though efforts to build it up are underway, said industry observers.

In the meantime, semicon firms must rely on foreign manpower to make up the shortfall – especially for roles requiring specific technical skills and expertise, such as in integrated circuit design and manufacturing process optimisation.

To address this, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) recently gave companies more flexibility to hire foreign talent for certain roles.