Infineon Technologies AG has announced plans to significantly expand its Research and Development presence in Ireland during the next four years with over 100 new jobs in the Cork and Dublin sites.
Micheál Martin (Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence) has said, “I’m very pleased to welcome Infineon Technologies’ significant expansion of its Research and Development presence in Ireland. This announcement underscores Ireland’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and technology and will have a positive impact on the communities of Dublin and Cork. The creation of over 100 highly skilled engineering positions across both locations reflects the confidence Infineon has in our talented workforce and supportive business environment.”
The investment will also see the expansion of R&D facilities in both Cork and Dublin. The Infineon research teams in Ireland are focused on IP development for the automotive and consumer markets. The new hires will help with the development of new technologies and products that will help drive digitalization and decarbonization on a global scale.
“At Infineon, we are committed to actively driving decarbonization and digitalization. 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,” said Thomas Boehm (Senior Vice President & General Manager, Microcontroller Automotive at Infineon). “The strategic development of our research and development sector in Ireland is central to this mission with semiconductor-based system integration and artificial intelligence for highly connected and increasingly autonomous vehicles being among major trends. We’re looking forward to strengthening our team with the high-calibre talent that Ireland has to offer.”
(Source: IDA Ireland)
