# Samsung technical and affiliate recruitment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samsung-technical-and-affiliate-recruitment
> Updated: 2026-09-07T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Samsung has initiated several talent acquisition drives to support its technical and high-tech operations. In August, Samsung Electronics launched an internship program for its advanced semiconductor foundry plant in Taylor, Texas, targeting students for the summer of 2027. This effort, which includes the Samsung Emerging Engineer Development (SEED) program for recent graduates, aims to address a projected U.S. semiconductor talent gap and prepare for the Taylor plant’s upcoming operations.

Following this, in September, the company announced a broader second-half open recruitment process for 19 affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Biologics, and Samsung SDI. This large-scale hiring initiative focuses on securing talent in sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, bio, batteries, and displays.

## Claims

- Samsung will begin its second-half open recruitment process on the 8th. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nineteen Samsung affiliates are participating in the recruitment drive. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Applicants can submit applications via the Samsung Careers website from the 8th to the 15th. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The recruitment process includes job suitability assessments in September, the GSAT in October, interviews in November, and health checkups. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Software job applicants will take a practical competency test instead of the GSAT. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Design job applicants will be selected through portfolio reviews instead of the GSAT. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Samsung has maintained its open recruitment system for 70 years since introducing it in 1957. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chairman Lee Jae-yong pledged to continue investments to create high-quality jobs and foster high-value industries in Korea. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Samsung begins second-half open recruitment for 19 affiliates

Samsung begins its second-half open recruitment for 19 affiliates, targeting talent in AI, semiconductors, and bio sectors. Applications are open from the 8th to the 15th.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-begins-second-half-open-recruitment-for-19-affiliates

### 2026-08-09: Samsung Electronics begins recruitment for Texas semiconductor plant

Samsung Electronics has initiated its first internship and graduate recruitment programs for its Taylor, Texas, semiconductor plant to secure talent ahead of its projected production start later this year.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-electronics-begins-recruitment-for-texas-semiconductor-plant

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