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Ibiden to rehire former employees starting in 2026 to boost semiconductor component production capacity
Friday, December 26, 2025 at 07:29 AM
Ibiden will launch a program in 2026 to rehire former employees to secure skilled workers for increasing semiconductor component production.
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Japanese substrate leader Ibiden will launch a formal rehiring program in 2026 to recruit former employees back into its production workforce. This "alumni" strategy aims to secure immediate, skilled talent to support a major expansion of its semiconductor component capacity. By targeting individuals who already possess specialized technical expertise, Ibiden seeks to bypass lengthy training cycles and address regional labor shortages as it ramps up production for the next generation of AI-driven electronics.
The initiative is tied to a massive 420 billion yen investment plan focused on high-end IC substrates for servers and AI applications. As a critical supplier to giants like Intel, Ibiden is currently expanding its manufacturing footprint in Gifu Prefecture, including the construction of the large-scale Ono Plant. Securing a "battle-ready" workforce is essential for the company to meet tightening delivery schedules and maintain its dominant market share in the global high-performance semiconductor supply chain during this critical growth phase.
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