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Tesla Hires 17-Year Intel Veteran Gary Jiang as Director of Terafab
Tesla appoints Gary Jiang, a semiconductor manufacturing expert with nearly 18 years at Intel, as Director of Tera Fab to lead the Austin chip fab project. His background in 18A process ramp, factory management, and high-volume production is seen as critical for execution.
Read as thread →"Tesla has hired a 17-year Intel manufacturing veteran, Gary Jiang, to serve as “Director, Terafab,” the first named leadership hire tied to the automaker’s ambitious Austin chip fab project."
— @DanielNenni
"Gary Jiang’s appointment was confirmed through his LinkedIn profile, where he lists his position as “Director, Tera Fab” at Tesla on a full-time, on-site basis in Austin."
— stocktwits.com
Key Points
- First named senior leadership hire for Terafab
- Jiang previously managed Intel's Ocotillo campus and 18A technology transfer
- Role focuses on fab build-out, yield ramp, and scaling to high-volume AI chip production
- Signals shift from planning to active construction and operations phase
Coverage (83 sources)
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He now lists his role as Director, Terafab, based on site in Austin. 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