Safety of skilled workers in Saxony: Microelectronic companies rely on cooperation

Safety of skilled workers in Saxony: Microelectronic companies rely on cooperation

The microelectronics industry in Saxony experiences a significant upswing that affects not only the industry itself, but also the entire region. On August 12, 2024, a specialist dialogue took place in the Saxon State Chancellery in Dresden, in which the leading actors in the industry came together to discuss measures to increase the skilled workers.

Wirtschaftlicher Wachstumsmotor Mikroelektronik

Dresden ist mittlerweile ein führender Mikroelektronikstandort in Europa. With over 80,000 employees in the industry, including suppliers, experts expect an increase to over 100,000 highly qualified workers by 2030. The economic development of the region depends largely on this industry, which also attracts significant investments.

Die Rolle der Kooperation

Die unterzeichnete Absichtserklärung zwischen Mikroelektronikunternehmen und Kammern symbolisiert den Wunsch nach engerer Zusammenarbeit. This agreement aims to strengthen vocational training in microtechnology and to promote interdisciplinary recruitment of specialists. Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer underlined the importance of a fair competition for specialists: "The agreement is a strong signal for the entire Saxon economy."

Fachkräftemangel und Herausforderungen für das Handwerk

Mit dem Aufschwung der Mikroelektronikbranche sind jedoch auch Herausforderungen verbunden. Handwerkskammer Präsident Jörg Dittrich weist darauf hin, dass der Wettbewerb um qualifizierte Arbeitskräfte zunehmen wird. In order to remain competitive in such an economic landscape, the craft businesses must also invest in personnel development.

Internationale Anwerbung und Vielfalt am Standort

Wirtschaftsminister Martin Dulig betont, dass die Ansiedlung von Fachkräften aus aller Welt eine Notwendigkeit ist. Sachsen hat von einem solchen Zuzug in der Vergangenheit profitiert. Eine Kultur der Offenheit und Toleranz ist entscheidend, um neues Potenzial anzuziehen und zu halten. „Wenn wir es klug anpacken, werden wir alle davon profitieren“, so Dulig weiter.

Die Zukunft der Mikroelektronik in Sachsen

Michael Woittennek, Managing Director of X-Fab Dresden, emphasizes that semiconductor technologies will play a central role in future challenges. In order to successfully serve this internationally shaped market, companies and politics have to work together to create attractive framework conditions. Die heutige Unterzeichnung der Absichtserklärung gilt als bedeutender Schritt in diese Richtung.

conclusion and outlook

The signed declaration of intent and the associated measures not only represent progress for the microelectronic industry, but also an opportunity for the entire Free State of Saxony. The creation of sustainable training structures and an intensive exchange between companies are essential steps to ensure the competitiveness of the region and actively address the shortage of skilled workers.