Ranked #468 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 半導体製造
Key skills
Instructing
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Speaking
3.1
Active Listening
3.1
Operation and Control
3.1
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Operations Monitoring
2.9
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Production and Processing
2.7
Mechanical
1.8
Administrative
1.7
Chemistry
1.6
Engineering and Technology
1.6
Computers and Electronics
1.5
Physics
1.5
Mathematics
1.5
What the work involves
Analyzing Data or InformationInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsWorking with ComputersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Important abilities
Problem SensitivitySelective AttentionNumber FacilityDeductive ReasoningTime SharingMemorization
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
特級半導体製品製造技能士 National license
１級半導体製品製造技能士 National license
２級半導体製品製造技能士 National license
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.