Jobs in Austria: Infineon's €1.1bn Villach Chip Plant
Europe jobs for foreigners: Infineon will invest €1.1 billion in Villach, Austria, in the first high-volume 300mm GaN chip plant, securing skilled jobs.
EuropeIn brief
- Infineon will invest about €1.1 billion in Villach, Austria, by 2034.
- It will be the world's first high-volume plant making gallium nitride (GaN) power chips on 300mm wafers.
- Austria is contributing €319 million in support approved by the European Commission; production should start at the end of 2027.
- Infineon Austria employs about 5,800 people, around 4,800 of them in Villach.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | Infineon Technologies Austria |
| Official source | Vindobona – Infineon invests €1.1 billion in Villach ✓ vindobona.org |
High-tech Europe jobs for foreigners are getting a long-term boost in Austria. Chipmaker Infineon Technologies will invest about €1.1 billion in its Villach site in Carinthia by 2034, building the world's first high-volume factory for gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors on 300mm wafers. Production is planned to start at the end of 2027.
What is Infineon building?
GaN chips are much more energy-efficient than standard silicon chips. They are used in AI data centres, power grids, electric cars and robotics. Larger 300mm wafers produce about 2.3 times as many chips per run as 200mm wafers, which cuts costs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Infineon Technologies Austria |
| Location | Villach, Carinthia, Austria |
| Investment | About €1.1 billion by 2034 |
| Public support | €319 million from Austria (EU-approved) |
| Production start | End of 2027 |
| Current staff in Austria | About 5,800 (around 4,800 in Villach) |
What does it mean for jobs?
Infineon has not given a figure for new jobs. Austria's Economics Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer said each semiconductor job can support up to six more at suppliers, logistics and service firms. Infineon Austria CEO Sabine Herlitschka said the project will secure highly skilled jobs in the long term.
Infineon Austria's Villach site has grown from 24 employees in 1970 to a global centre for power electronics.
Which jobs does a chip plant need?
Semiconductor factories typically hire:
- Process, equipment and yield engineers
- Cleanroom operators and maintenance technicians
- Materials scientists and R&D engineers
- Quality, safety and facilities specialists
- IT, data and automation experts
These are typical roles for a chip plant, not a confirmed vacancy list.
How do I apply?
Search vacancies on the official Infineon careers site and filter by Austria or Villach.
What it means for job seekers
- Chip skills are in demand across Europe. The EU is funding new plants under the European Chips Act.
- German helps. Many Austrian roles require German, though some engineering jobs use English.
- Non-EU applicants usually need Austria's Red-White-Red Card for skilled work.
- Related: TSA plans 100 jobs at a new plant near Vienna.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Infineon investing in Villach?
About €1.1 billion by 2034, with €319 million of support from Austria approved by the European Commission.
When will Infineon's GaN plant start production?
Production is planned to start at the end of 2027, with cleanroom upgrades continuing until 2034.
How many people work for Infineon in Austria?
About 5,800, with roughly 4,800 at the Villach site in Carinthia.
How do I apply for Infineon jobs?
Through Infineon's official careers website, where you can filter vacancies by country and location such as Villach.
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