How to get a fab job near Taylor
Austin Community College runs the main fast-track program, built with Samsung.
1. ACC STARS
The Semiconductor Technician Advanced Rapid Start program is a four-week, full-time course. ACC built it in fall 2023 with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, NXP, Tokyo Electron, Infineon and Applied Materials. It started as a way to move existing workers into technician roles.
2. Money behind it
- Samsung gave ACC $200,000 in 2024 for STARS equipment.
- A $7.5 million DARPA grant in March 2025 to expand ACC’s semiconductor technician programs.
- ACC, UT Austin and the Texas Institute for Electronics planned a joint training center, not yet open in 2025 coverage.
3. Employer sites
Samsung lists roles on its careers site. Engineers often move between the Austin and Taylor fabs, according to local guides.
Not confirmed: Taylor-specific hiring numbers, 2026 STARS enrollment dates and costs. We found none.