Samsung to hire 300 engineers at Texas fab
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring 300 experienced and entry level process and equipment engineers and technicians as part of a $3.6billion plant expansion in Austin, Texas.
"In 2010, we hired more than 600 employees as part of the current expansion, bringing total employment to approximately 1700," said Charmaine Winters, senior human resources manager at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. "We are delighted to continue this positive hiring trend in 2011."
Tim Crowley, 2011 Opportunity Austin chair and regional president, Frost Bank, added: "The Austin Chamber, through Opportunity Austin, is committed to the creation of quality jobs that will continue to ensure the vibrancy of our regional economy. This announcement from is a great example of the kind of growth and progress that personifies our mission and bolsters Austin's reputation."