Global electronic components manufacturer brings 35 new jobs to Cork

Bourns officially opens office and electrification lab

Trade

James Harrington, Al Yost Bourns; Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Simon Coveney; and John Kelly, Bourns

Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, has opened a new office along with an electrification lab in Cork, in response to demand for advanced power electronics and sensing solutions. The company will hire 35 new employees over the next 18 months to fill application engineering, development engineering, project management and marketing management positions.

Bourns has expanded its customer base over the last five years by supporting customers who develop advanced energy-efficient power supplies. The global electrification trend has driven a steep rise in the demand for power-saving components in the renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. In response and as a valuable resource, the new Cork electrification laboratory is available for the testing and development of next-generation high performance electronic components.

“The time is right to expand our team in Cork to satisfy increasing demand for our products and technical services support. We have seen that demand increase dramatically particularly driven by the need for more efficient electronic components for electric vehicles, solar panels and more,” said John Kelly, power division president at Bourns. “Our new electrification laboratory is a vital new resource for the testing and development of these essential components, helping manufacturers reduce charging times for EVs and other battery-based applications, thereby expanding their range.”

Bourns’ work includes the developing of fast-charging EV networks and high-energy storage technology.

“We are excited to continue investing in our facilities and people in Cork to fulfil the needs of our customers while helping to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future,” said Al Yost, president and COO at Bourns. “We see this new office and the creation of these new roles as a demonstration of our commitment to fully support Ireland and the surrounding region, ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding service and the highest quality advanced products to our customers.”

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