Process
Interview consisted of introductions, followed by behavior and situational questions.
Make sure to have stories for general behavior questions prepared about your experiences and projects.
No technical questions were asked.
Two engineering managers and one HR person were present.
Questions
Tell us about a time you disagreed with a coworker.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the TSMC Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
TSMC's interview process for their Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral11%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TSMC's Engineer interview process in United States.
TSMC Work Experiences
3.0
Solid Testing, English Struggle
Engineer • Current Employee
October 3, 2023
Pros: Wafer CP/FT testing quality and reliability programming
Cons: Speaking English fluently in public.
4.0
Cutting-edge Work, Isolated Colleagues
Engineer • Current Employee
Hsinchu, Taiwan
June 23, 2023
Pros: A very unique position in the semiconductor industry.
You can get insights into the most advanced technology and industrial trends.
You also have opportunities to co-work with first-tier design houses and EDA vendors.
Good compensation within the semiconductor industry.
Cons: Intense work pace. Few connections between colleagues.
2.0
Long hours, decent pay, no overtime
Engineer • Current Employee
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
May 29, 2023
Pros: The pay is decent, and coworkers are generally nice.
Cons: There are way too many managers, all bickering for no reason. Lots of long and unnecessary meetings, 50-60 hour work weeks. There is no overtime. Several departments are on-duty for Saturdays.
- 3.0Solid Testing, English StruggleEngineer • Current EmployeeOctober 3, 2023Pros: Wafer CP/FT testing quality and reliability programmingCons: Speaking English fluently in public.
- 4.0Cutting-edge Work, Isolated ColleaguesEngineer • Current EmployeeHsinchu, TaiwanJune 23, 2023Pros: A very unique position in the semiconductor industry. You can get insights into the most advanced technology and industrial trends. You also have opportunities to co-work with first-tier design houses and EDA vendors. Good compensation within the semiconductor industry.Cons: Intense work pace. Few connections between colleagues.
- 2.0Long hours, decent pay, no overtimeEngineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesMay 29, 2023Pros: The pay is decent, and coworkers are generally nice.Cons: There are way too many managers, all bickering for no reason. Lots of long and unnecessary meetings, 50-60 hour work weeks. There is no overtime. Several departments are on-duty for Saturdays.
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