Wireless tech player invests €78m in Cork R&D centre
Wireless technology innovator Qualcomm will invest €78 million in a new Research & Development Centre at Penrose Dock in Cork.
The four-year investment is expected to create hundreds of highly skilled engineering roles. The project, which is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland aims to significantly enhance the reputation of the Irish semiconductor industry, adding to Ireland’s strong reputation in microelectronics R&D.
Ajay Bawale, VP, engineering, Qualcomm Technologies said: “We are excited about the new workplace in Penrose Dock. Not only are the offices state of the art, but they also have specially purposed and designed labs to enable continued ground-breaking security and validation work.”
Qualcomm Technologies’ local affiliate moved into the new 4,600 m2 facility at Penrose Dock in Cork City Centre in October and is recruiting for roles in the ASIC areas of digital, analogue, machine learning, automotive, CAD, automation, system validation, advanced design for new technologies and software engineering using leading-edge technologies to work on the next generation of ASIC Chips.
CEO of IDA Ireland, Martin Shanahan said: “Qualcomm’s new Research & Development Centre in Cork will operate on the cutting edge of technological innovation in Ireland. It is a terrific project for Cork and the South West region and demonstrates IDA Ireland’s proven record of winning investments for regional locations. This investment also significantly enhances the reputation of the Irish semiconductor industry, adding to Ireland’s strong standing in microelectronics R&D. I wish Qualcomm every success with today’s announcement and assure them of our continued support.”