Gluesenkamp Perez, Cantwell, Murray Help Secure $80 Million to Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest

Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), alongside Sens. Patty Murray (WA) and Maria Cantwell (WA), helped secure a $105 million investment for Analog Devices, Inc. to modernize domestic semiconductor fabrication and development facilities.

$80 million of the investment will benefit projects in the Pacific Northwest, including the expansion and modernization of a fabrication facility in Camas. In April, the lawmakers wrote to the Department of Commerce in support of the project.

This will increase manufacturing capacity for front-end mature node semiconductors, which are reliable, precision-engineered chips that U.S. companies need for automotive, communications, healthcare, aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics applications.

The Department of Commerce signed an agreement with Analog Devices to provide the proposed direct funding from the CHIPS and Science Act for projects that will support up to 500 new manufacturing and engineering jobs in the Pacific Northwest and Massachusetts.

“Innovation in semiconductor manufacturing in the United States is vital to our national security and how we can maintain our competitive edge across the globe,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “I’m glad we could help bring our dollars back home to strengthen Southwest Washington’s production of semiconductors and support local manufacturing jobs.”

“This award is a big deal for Southwest Washington—with tens of millions in federal funding from the CHIPS Act on the way, Camas is poised to become even more of a hub for domestic chip manufacturing that will support local industries, make our supply chains more resilient, and create hundreds of good-paying new jobs in manufacturing and construction,” said Sen. Murray. “I’m also excited about the on-campus training center Analog Devices plans to establish to attract and prepare local workers for jobs across the semiconductor industry. I was proud to help pass the CHIPS Act, and as the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, securing the federal funding we need to actually implement the legislation and invest in critical manufacturing projects across the country will remain a top priority for me.”

“This investment will strengthen America’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities right here in Southwest Washington,” said Sen. Cantwell. “With this funding, Analog Devices’ Camas plant will boost production of essential chips used in everything from cars and medical devices to industrial equipment and defense systems. The company will also expand partnerships with local colleges and increase financial support for employees seeking to advance their careers. This investment not only protects against future chip shortages like the one that drove up prices during the pandemic — it creates life-changing career opportunities for the people of Southwest Washington.”

“ADI is at the forefront of innovation in the expansion of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing,” said Vincent Roche, CEO and Chair at Analog Devices. “Our focus on enabling innovation at the Intelligent Edge is driving advancements in process technologies that are critical to our global customer base. This investment will help us strengthen our workforce training and community partnerships, as well as expand our efforts to manage our environmental footprint.”

The non-binding nature of the agreement is standard for grants allocated under the CHIPS and Science Act and allows for the prospective recipient to plan project details, source additional capital, and negotiate project milestones with the CHIPS for America program before the award is finalized.

Analog Devices also plans to use the investment to boost workforce development in the Silicon Forest through expanded partnerships with local education partners including Clark College and Washington State University. The company’s Semiconductor Advanced Manufacturing Upskilling (SAMU) technician training facility would offer programs to support manufacturers and collaborators in the region. The award would also allow Analog Devices to expand financial support for manufacturing employees working towards associate degrees and technical certifications.

An interactive map of community investments supported by the Congresswoman can be found at gluesenkampperez.house.gov/invest.