Many paths lead to the goal
Whether training, studying or even lateral entry: there are many ways to gain a career in microelectronics. These paths are often far less straightforward than many people think. However, one thing is clear: there is an increasing shortage of competent specialists in Saxony’s high-tech landscape – from classic cleanroom jobs such as operator and maintenance technician to mechatronics technician and microtechnologist to the currently most sought-after profiles such as data specialist, software engineer, process engineer and maintenance technician.
But there is a particular lack of people whose job title has an “-in” at the end: Women who are enthusiastic about these technical professions and increase the proportion of women in our member companies. Silicon Saxony actively supports this.
Academic Counseling and Recruitment
Relevant Degree Programs in Saxony—Opportunities for Recruiting Young Talent
The Mint to be project has compiled an overview of relevant degree programs in Silicon Saxony to provide guidance and make it easier to launch a career in STEM. Some of these programs are seeking corporate partners for internships and thesis projects—a great opportunity to establish early contact with potential future employees.
Working Groups
Actively supporting training and studies
It is still a challenge to get pupils interested in training, dual study programs or university studies in the STEM fields. In close cooperation with schools, vocational training facilities, colleges, universities, companies and institutions, we are therefore developing concepts to make these educational paths easier for young people.
We address topics relating to professional orientation in these working groups:
Study
The IC Design Lecture Series will be offered again in 2026
“Well DESIGNed lecture”: That was one student’s takeaway from the IC Design lecture series in the summer semester of 2025. Overall, participants once again provided very positive feedback this year, particularly regarding the live demonstrations and detailed insights into various aspects of chip design.
Project study
The METIS Report: The most sought-after jobs in microelectronics
The EU METIS project analyzed which profiles are particularly in demand in the European semiconductor industry and what the most important hard and soft skills are. The results show that the trend topics of AI, security and edge IoT/AI have the greatest influence on future professions.
Robotics degree program
The University of Applied Sciences in Dresden (HTW Dresden) offers a master’s program in “Applied Robotics/Master of Engineering.”
Microelectronics learning platform
As part of the European Chips Skills Academy, the platform offers free learning content that has been compiled in close cooperation with the industry.
Many paths into IC design
To get young people interested in chip design, 15 Saxon companies have joined forces and produced a recruiting video with the support of Silicon Saxony.
Institutions that train for microelectronics
YOUR CONTACT PERSONS
Katrin Meusinger
+49 351 8973-3972
katrin.meusinger@silicon-saxony.de
Susann Ehrhardt
+49 351 8973-2977
susann.ehrhardt@silicon-saxony.de
Ann-Christin Böttger
+49 351 8973-3864
ann-christin.boettger@silicon-saxony.de
