オープン・ポジションへの応募

熊本から日本の半導体ビジネスを推進

九州の熊本県に設立する新工場は、当初12/16nm と22/28nm のチップを製造し、日本を含めた世界市場からの旺盛な需要に対応する予定です。300mmウェハの生産能力は、月産55,000枚となる見込みです。

Setting up a presence in Kumamoto will bring us closer to our Japanese customers, and address growing global chip demand. We are honored to have the opportunity to help support some of Japan’s most prominent companies and industries, from automotive to consumer electronics.

This exciting move is the latest chapter in our commitment to Japan’s semiconductor ecosystem in addition to the Japan Design Center and 3DIC R&D Center.

なぜ熊本に工場を作るのか？

Kumamoto has a rich technology heritage as the capital of Kyushu. The region predates Silicon Valley as the world’s global semiconductor hub, a position that lasted until the 1990s.

Kyushu is currently home to more than one third of Japanese semiconductor companies, as well as many automotive parts makers. In meeting the global semiconductor demand, we will also be contributing to Kyushu’s and Japan’s advancement as a world-leading semiconductor producer.

熊本での生活

Kumamoto is an enticing blend of past and present. As a city with one of Japan’s three major castles and the one-time home of the great novelist Natsume Soseki, it has a rich cultural history but is also a technological centre.

Located on Japan’s southernmost main island, Kumamoto is a short (1.5-hour) flight from Tokyo. A compact area with a population of around 740,000, it combines urban culture and convenience with history and natural beauty. Its flat topography makes it bicycle-friendly, while the Aso-Kujyu and Unzen Amakusa national parks and numerous hot springs are within easy reach by car.

The shinkansen makes it easy to get to major cities such as Kagoshima and Fukuoka (both trips are around 50 minutes), while Kyoto is 3.5 hours away. A new airport is under construction, while Fukuoka is also home to one of Japan’s best airports, putting East Asia on the doorstep.

このように活気のある熊本に進出する企業はTSMCだけではありません。ファブが設置される菊池郡には、ソニー、ホンダ・モーターサイクル、富士フイルムや、多くのIT企業が立地しています。新しいオフィスや工場が生まれると共に、新しい生活環境も生まれています。菊陽町の人口増加率は全国でもトップクラスとなっていますが、住居費は都心と比較して安く、子育て支援も充実しています。 熊本市中心部からは、JR豊肥本線で約30分となっています。

熊本はもともと住みやすい街ですが、これからのハイテク産業の拠点となるべく変化し続ける今が、移住のベストタイミングかもしれません。

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