April 7, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — Texas Instruments (TI) has confirmed layoffs at its semiconductor plant in Lehi, Utah, just three months after announcing it would receive up to $1.61 billion in federal funding to expand its manufacturing capabilities, including the construction of a second facility in the state.

In an emailed statement, TI said the job cuts are part of a broader effort “to effectively support our long-term operational plans.” The layoffs affected positions at the company’s existing facility near Timpanogos Highway in Lehi. While the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed, TI emphasized that the scale of the layoffs did not meet the threshold set by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act—impacting fewer than 33% of staff.

Although the company did not specify the exact motivation for the restructuring, it previously reported declining sales at the end of 2024 and projected continued softness in the first quarter of 2025. The move appears to be a cost-control measure in response to a challenging semiconductor market environment.

Despite the layoffs, TI reiterated its commitment to Utah and confirmed that plans for building a second semiconductor fabrication plant remain unchanged. “Utah will continue to be a key part of our manufacturing footprint and strategic vision as we build geopolitically reliable capacity for decades to come,” the company stated.