A $3,074,255 grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund is supporting the expansion of Quantum Global Technologies, LLC into a new Austin facility designed to service equipment used in the production of 2nm chips. The project is projected to create 287 new jobs and represents a capital investment exceeding 43 million, which will help Texas support advanced chip technology. “Texas is a hub for semiconductor innovation,” said Governor Greg Abbott. Upon completion, the facility will be Ultra Clean’s first in North America equipped to service semiconductor fabrication chamber tool sets, expanding the company’s capabilities within a key region for advanced semiconductor development.
TSIF Grant Supports Quantum Global Technologies’ Austin Facility
This investment expands capacity and positions Texas to service future semiconductor technology, rather than solely focusing on current production levels, ensuring the state remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape. QGT, a subsidiary of Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc., specializes in the critical, ultra-high purity cleaning and analysis of components used in wafer fabrication, a process essential for maintaining the integrity of increasingly miniaturized chips. The new facility will represent a capital investment exceeding $43 million, according to the announcement. This capability is particularly crucial as manufacturers push the boundaries of chip design, demanding more precise and contaminant-free environments. The facility’s construction is projected to generate 287 new jobs, representing a substantial local economic impact directly linked to support services for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
These positions will likely require specialized skills in areas like materials science, precision engineering, and contamination control, further bolstering the state’s skilled workforce. James Xiao, CEO of Ultra Clean, emphasized the collaborative nature of this development, stating, “We appreciate the support from the Governor’s Office and the continued commitment to strengthening Texas’ semiconductor ecosystem.” He further explained that the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant will accelerate the expansion of their semiconductor chamber parts cleaning, coating, and analysis capability, while strengthening the semiconductor supply chain and developing the skilled workforce needed to support future semiconductor innovation in Texas. Senator Sarah Eckhardt echoed this sentiment, adding, “Central Texas continues to be a source of opportunity, with quality, good-paying jobs focused on innovation,” and expressing optimism about the long-term prosperity the expansion will bring to the region. The investment underscores a broader strategy outlined in the Texas CHIPS Act, designed to maintain the state’s leadership in semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing through initiatives like the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund and the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium.
Central Texas continues to be a wellspring of opportunity, with quality, good-paying jobs on the cutting edge of innovation.
Senator Sarah Eckhardt
