Technology Division Advisory Council Thursday April 21st, 2010 F. Michael Tucker President & CEO Center for Economic Growth
Grow PrepareAttract the Center for Economic Growth Grow: Assist area companies with business development strategies for accelerated growth Attract: Create opportunities for technology investment and expansion in Tech Valley Prepare: Preserve and promote Tech Valley’s outstanding quality of life while helping each community achieve their desired economic growth
Advanced Materials Plastics, Composites and Ceramics Biotechnology Life Sciences, Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Clean Tech and Renewable Energy Solar, Wind, Fuel Cells, Smart Grid Homeland Security / Defense Commercialization of Security Technology and Products Information Technology Software and Telecommunications Nanotechnology Semiconductors and Nanoelectronics Six Industry Sectors of Focus
Research & Development: State-of-the-Art. Leading the Way. Workforce: Highly Skilled. Growing Strong. Suppliers: Industry Knowledge. Fully Committed. Infrastructure: Built to Work. Very Reliable. Sites: Shovel Ready. Unique Settings. Incentives: Extremely Competitive. Tailored Opportunities. Lifestyles: Rich and Diverse. Quality Living. Solutions Based Economic Development …Highlighting the region’s assets
1995: Responded to Samsung RFP for Chip Plant 1997: CEG/RPI Study identifies 5 emerging industry sectors 1998: CEG with National Grid, spearheads initiative to market region 1999: 18 county region of NY bands together as “Tech Valley” 2001: U Albany announces Center of Excellence in Nanoelectronics; STEP Park established 2002: “NY Loves Nanotech” becomes marketing umbrella, begin sponsoring SIA Dinner 2003: Begin regional & statewide education programs 2004: First Nanotechnology college in the world (CNSE) opens at U Albany 2007: RPI Computational Center for Nanotechnology Opens 2008: SEMICO Impact Study 2006: AMD announces plans to locate fab in NY; CEG diversifies marketing outreach : Albany Nanotech… Over $5B invested GLOBALFOUNDRIES Breaks Ground Where we were: A Look Back …
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute –Invested over $300 million in programs and facilities University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE) –Over $5 billion invested –#1 nanotech research facility in the world –Home to 25 semiconductor firms and over 2,500 researchers Recent Investments in Tech Valley – Over $15 Billion
IBM –Invests or announced plans to invest over $2 billion in regional initiatives (Nanotech Packaging Center, Nanotech/Semiconductor programs at CNSE, RPI Supercomputer) General Electric –$165 million Digital Mammography/Imaging Center –$ 150 million Wind Institute and Turbine Service Center –$100 million Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center –$330 million investments to expand Global Research HQ Recent Investments Continued…
NYS is globally competitive “GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ plan for a $4.2 Billion leading edge manufacturing facility represents the largest industrial investment ever made in New York.”
The world’s most advanced foundry –Luther Forest Technology Campus –$4.2 billion investment –Expected to come online in 2010 –Over 1,400 direct jobs –More than 5,000 spinoff jobs –Designed for 28/22nm process tech –35,000 WSM once fully ramped –Leverages strong regional US talent and shared experiences from Dresden –Integrated global network of fabs Fab 8: 300mm Manufacturing
Fab 8 Facilities
Fab 8 Construction Site
Fab 8 Winter Progress
Fab 8 Spring Progress
Construction on the Ground-Floor
What will Tech Valley look like in years??
Growth over Time in Dresden, Germany
Dresden, Germany Fab1: Human Resources Derivative employment44,000 Direct Employees 2,600 Average Age 38 Source: GlobalFoundries Dresden, Germany, Data as of Q Industry Clustering Affect in Dresden, Germany
Where will the workforce for tomorrow come from?
The Workforce Gap
35% Fab Operators -Role: Fab Operations -Degrees: Associates, Electrical, Instrumentation, Semiconductor Programs 25% Technicians -Roles: Fab Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Support, Site Services -Degrees: Associates, Electrical, Instrumentation, Semiconductor Programs 30% Engineering -Roles: Fab Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Support, Site Services -Degrees: EE, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math 5% Management -Roles: Manufacturing Support, Site Services, Fab Ops -Degree: Largely Engineering & Technical 5% Administrative -Roles: HR, Finance, Legal, PR, Marketing -Degrees: BA, MA, MBA, PhD Typical Fab Workforce Breakdown
Jobs and Educational Backgrounds
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 Hiring Timeline
Job Description: Wafer Fab Technician
Job Description: Wafer Fab Technician Cont’d
Job Description: Maintenance Technician
Job Description: Maintenance Technician Cont’d
Workers will need higher level skills than in the past: Critical thinkers Analytical skills Problem solving skills Diversity in thought and with respect to others Trade specific training a plus Need for 2 year degrees will outpace 4 year degrees STEM focus, beginning in grade/middle school Government needs to align with future needs Businesses, Government and Education leaders need to work together What can we do?
Thank you! Questions? F. Michael Tucker President & CEO The Center for Economic Growth