UK: Semiconductor industry lacks high-quality human resources

Specifically, according to the UK Science and Technology Council, the country trains about 9,000 electronics engineers each year, but only a small portion is capable of designing chips. If the current rate is maintained, in the next 5 years, the UK will only have about 4,500 chip designers, not meeting 50% of development needs.

The Council therefore recommends expanding training in semiconductor technology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Experts also call on the UK Government to intervene and provide support to break the “loop” of lack of courses, lack of students and lack of jobs. The recommendation is made in the context of the semiconductor industry, the foundation of phones, cars, aircraft and artificial intelligence, being a strategic priority for the country.

However, the training challenge is not small. Teaching chip manufacturing experiments is expensive while universities are facing budget cuts. Low student demand means that schools are limiting the number of openings and training in this field. In addition, attractive salaries from the US and other countries are attracting high-quality human resources abroad, making it difficult for the UK to compete in recruitment.

Experts have suggested that the government should commission a unified chip design programme that can be rolled out across the country and ensure quality training. Without timely investment, the UK risks missing out on the global semiconductor race.

According to THE

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