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Global tech company creates 200 jobs for Cork
Written by Robert McHugh, on 24th Feb 2021. Posted in Technology
It was announced yesterday that Microchip Technology is investing $20m to create a new development centre in Cork. The new facility will open this year and create 60 new jobs over the next three years and approximately 200 jobs within the next seven years.
The development centre will build on Microchip’s existing presence in Ireland which is a mix of operations in Dublin, Cork and Ennis. As part of a network of development centres across Europe. The creation of jobs will include engineers for integrated circuit design and testing, hardware and software system design, applications development plus field and customer support.
200 new jobs to be created in Cork
Microchip Cork Development Centre
SIXTY new jobs are to be created in Cork over the next three years, with 200 in the pipeline within the next seven as Microchip Technology is investing $20M to create a new development centre based in Cork.
The new facility will open during Q1 CY21 and will reinforce Microchip’s existing presence in Ireland and boost the pool of engineering talent across key skills.
Located close to the city centre, this new facility will incorporate an engineering lab to support state-of-the-art innovation and extend Microchip’s regional customer support. The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.