Freescale competes mainly in the automotive market, and in this market they are being dominated more and more by Japanese chip make Renesas. Too much of a "good old boys" network and not enough people willing and able to create new value. They mostly... —  read more 

Why is it so silent here now? It used to be much more lively.

What's your prediction as it relates to the possibility of Freescale Semiconductor Layoffs in 2019?

No layoffs, yes layoffs??? Gossip… Rumors? What's correct, there is a ton of rumors about layoffs here in Austin.

Layoff is going to happen in the first half . confirmed from internal source

So in the comments bellow it states they are benchmarking the facility's groups but in the same post it says cutting 30% of its technititans... So is this just a facilities group thing or are us technititans rolled into this too?

I wanted to ask you all present here - if you heard about any possible layoffs in Austin.

Any updates on Austin? I hear rumors but cannot find any solid info on the web.

Got the word today that NXP is in talks to sell the Oak Hill FAB. You were all warned this would happen.

2 latest layoffs in FSL Noida in July, it is kept very secret but it is confirmed news and both guys will be going this month end. New India Country Manager appointment clearly demonstrates the NXP management's maturity who took decision to this... —  read more 

Huge layoff happening in Austin digital networking during the week of June 20. Around 60%-80% will be laid off (yes, 60% to 80%).

NXP confirmed to the local paper that layoffs are occurring this week. No numbers or departments were identified. Affected employees were being given the "standard" package. Anyone have more details?

There are some major chips that are either coming back with first silicon or have just had tape out. Others are near DRC. Digital networking never made any sense in NXP's business model. I wonder if they ever tried shopping them around. Gee, they do... —  read more 

The rumor is that about 25 people in Chengdu were sent home.

The next round of layoffs will occur this Friday, May 20th. The last round of layoffs which occurred in late March resulted in 15 employees being let go, of which 14 of these employees were over the age of 40. Clearly age discrimination at play here... —  read more 

There some layoff here at ATMC.There is a package there not offering,but you can approach tem and ask about.

The rumor in Chandler is layoff's within the business unit in July (a dozen) and the fab in September. Since NXP took over there is almost no communication and few have any idea what's going on. He (Clemmer) delivered the Q1 results and said low... —  read more 

Everyone where I work at is worried about losing their job, some are worried about working for a company they know cares more about the stock holder then about their employees. Morale is the lowest I've seen , the enthusiasm we all once had for this... —  read more 

In $14.92 Columbus sailed the ocean blue! And what do you think he did to the natives??

NPX FSL Merger - they will take a $250M restructuring charge (based on what was published today), at $150K per resource (typical charge off in tech related fields, per resource laid off) we will be looking at about 1500 Freescale folks departing... —  read more 

We are having layoffs right now, so far 10 people from 1st and D1 shift... There will be more... They are trying to reduce the headcount in every area by 30-50%. The goal is Project Colombus = less than $15 dollars per mask layer in Photo, right know... —  read more 

I hear that we will be having an outstanding 2016, raises, promotions, bonuses, etc. Do not worry, all will be fine.

Anyone has more details about this - there is a rumor that cuts may be coming in Q2 2016 but I heard that we are doing really well in Malaysia so it's probably just a rumor...

So, what will happen next? How do you feel about it? Anyone has experiences with mergers (this is my first big one)? Predictions?

Do Freescale have any severance pay ?

What is the likelihood of Freescale Semiconductor layoffs in Austin in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

3 jan 2016: Dutch semiconductor company NXP has decided to close down its Israel center in Herzliya and lay off 150-200 employees - a difficult number to absorb in the high-tech employment market, where competition for every job is so intense.

30% to 40% layoffs company wide is supposedly in the works and NXP asking for it to be done before they officially take over so they share no blame. By October 1st or Nov. 1st. Any comments on this from others?

too many people think working in semiconductor fabs is a good paying, privileged position. In fact it sucks. Layoffs are par for course and bad backstabbing managers and co-workers are routine. go do something else with your life. get out of the... —  read more 

Big layoffs coming across the board for the Digital Networking business. The business is slow and will get slower as the mobile infrastructure market will decrease by 10% each year for the next 4-5 years. Work is in progress to finalize the first... —  read more 

There was a major layoff at the company in January in the technology dept. Many managers and several engineers were let go

Many competitors are cutting people since Q4 2014. I think 2015 will be even worse when it comes to layoffs so get ready. Polish your resume, look around, find some contacts, find a head hunter, do something as layoffs are coming for sure

We had layoffs at different locations - we are globally affected - the management cuts ruthlessly and things keep floating on a monthly basis. You are never safe at Freescale, semiconductors are a tough business with razor thin margins - things... —  read more 

Do you know how many employees work at the co? How about the HQ at Austin?

Do you think there may be small/medium/large Freescale Semiconductor layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

There some layoff here at ATMC.There is a package there not offering,but you can approach them and ask about.