Infineon Technologies, a German global leader in power systems and Internet of Things, has officially opened its new Cork office at City Gate Park, Mahon, as part of a €60 million investment plan announced in 2024 for Irish operations, according to IDA Ireland.

The research and development hub will concentrate on automotive and consumer microelectronics innovations, specifically battery management, motor control and touchscreen technologies.

Supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, the expansion encompasses senior and junior engineering positions plus recruitment of local university graduates via the Infineon Ireland Graduate Program.

Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise Tourism and Employment, said he welcomes Infineon Technologies' continued commitment to Ireland and the opening of the new design centre in Cork.

"This investment strengthens our position as a hub for cutting edge research and development in microelectronics and supports additional high quality jobs for both experienced engineers and new graduates," he stated.

Thomas Mende, senior vice president of development for Microcontroller Automotive at Infineon, said the company is committed to actively driving decarbonisation and digitalisation.

"As a global semiconductor leader for the automotive industry, we are shaping the future of mobility with products and solutions to make cars clean, safe and smart," he stated.

Dónal Travers, executive director of IDA Ireland, noted Infineon announced multimillion-euro investment in Irish research and development activities just over two years ago, resulting in approximately 100 jobs across Dublin and Cork sites.

"This investment not only enhances Ireland's deep-tech landscape, Infineon is also a critical part of the South West's recognised semiconductor cluster," he stated.

The new office currently advertises positions spanning analog design, digital design, architecture and verification disciplines, with the facility designed to accommodate team growth.

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