Infineon Technologies opens new R&D facility in Ireland.
Headquartered in Munich, Infineon operates in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Infineon Technologies has officially opened a new research and development centre in Cork, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Ireland. The global semiconductor and IoT solutions company said the new facility will support innovation in the automotive and consumer microelectronics sectors.
The Cork-based centre will focus on developing advanced technologies including battery management systems, motor control solutions and touchscreen technologies. These innovations are expected to support the growing demand for smarter, more energy-efficient electronic systems in vehicles and consumer devices.
The project has received support from the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. According to the company, the expansion will create a mix of new senior and junior roles. Infineon also plans to recruit a significant number of graduates from local universities through its Infineon Ireland graduate programme, strengthening the company’s connection with Ireland’s engineering talent pipeline.
Research teams based in Ireland will primarily focus on intellectual property development for both automotive and consumer technology markets. New employees will contribute to the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies designed to accelerate global digitalisation and support decarbonisation efforts.
Headquartered in Munich, Infineon operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. In 2024, the company announced plans to further expand its research and development activities in Ireland by creating more than 100 engineering jobs across its sites in Dublin and Cork over a four-year period.
Welcoming the new facility, Peter Burke said the investment highlights Ireland’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced microelectronics research. He noted that the centre will create high-quality employment opportunities for experienced engineers and recent graduates while strengthening Ireland’s role in innovation across the automotive and consumer technology sectors.
Thomas Mende, senior vice-president of development for microcontroller automotive at Infineon, emphasised the company’s commitment to advancing digitalisation and decarbonisation. He said Infineon continues to develop technologies that enable cleaner, safer and more intelligent vehicles.
Mende added that expanding the company’s research and development footprint in Ireland is a key part of this strategy. Areas such as semiconductor-based system integration and artificial intelligence for connected and autonomous vehicles are among the major technological trends driving this growth. The new Cork office will allow Infineon to further strengthen its engineering teams by drawing on Ireland’s highly skilled talent base.
In addition to its expanding R&D operations, Infineon’s Irish leadership has also highlighted the importance of resilient global supply chains. In a previous interview with SiliconRepublic, Brenda Barrett, managing director of Infineon Ireland and global head of customer logistics management, discussed the challenges of managing supply networks in an uncertain global environment and the strategies used to maintain operational resilience.
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