Local operation will be focused on IP development for automotive and consumer markets
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Pictured: Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Transport Jerry Buttimer; Daniel O’Keeffe, Infineon Technologies; Dónal Travers, IDA Ireland
Infineon Technologies has officially opened its new Cork office at City Gate Park, Mahon. The new office has capacity for growth as the Cork team expands. This is part of a €60 million investment plan announced in 2024.
This R&D hub will focus Infineon’s innovations in the automotive and consumer microelectronics space such as battery management, motor control and touchscreens. Supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, the continued growth will include senior and junior positions as well as a strong contingent of local university graduates through the copmany’s graduate programme.
The Infineon research teams in Ireland are focused on IP development for the automotive and consumer markets. The new hires will support the development of new technologies and products that help driving digitalisation and decarbonisation on a global scale.
“At Infineon, we are 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,” said Thomas Mende, senior vice president of development, 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. This new office enables us to strengthen our team even further with the high-calibre talent that Ireland has to offer.”
The centre plan to create roles in analog design, digital design, architecture and verification.
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