Samsung's Austin chip workforce shrinks 32% as Taylor 2nm fab nears opening

DIGITIMESOctober 15, 2026en

Samsung Electronics' semiconductor workforce in Austin, Texas, shrank 32% in 2025 as local operating expenditures plunged nearly 75%, contrasting with increased activity at its nearby Taylor foundry, which is preparing to begin operations by the end of 2026 and gradually ramp up 2nm chip production.

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