A leading manufacturer of electronic components for power, protection and sensing solutions, Bourns has added a large office and a new electrification laboratory in Cork, Ireland, to meet the growing demand for advanced power electronics and sensing solutions. To strengthen the existing team of experts, Bourns will create 35 new jobs over the next 18 months to fill applications engineering, development engineering, project management and marketing management positions.
"We have sensed a sharp rise in demand, particularly in areas requiring more efficient electronic components such as electric vehicles, solar panels, etc. Now is the right time to expand our team in Cork to meet the growing demand for our products and technical services," said John Kelly, President of the Power Products Group at Bourns. "The Bourns New Electrification Lab is an important new resource for testing and developing these basic components, which can assist manufacturers in reducing charging times for electric vehicles and other battery-based applications, thereby expanding their range of applications," he further noted.
Al Yost, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bourns, said: "We are delighted to continue to strengthen and invest in Bourns' facilities and human resources in Cork to meet our clients' needs while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. I am very proud of the Bourns team in Cork, who have played a key role over the past 30 years in laying the foundation to support our international customer base along the way and further expanding and strengthening the Bourns team. We see the creation of this new office and role as our commitment to Ireland and the surrounding region, ensuring that we continue to provide our customers with exceptional service and state-of-the-art products of the highest quality."
The global electrification trend has driven a sharp rise in demand for energy-efficient components in the renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. In response to this trend, Bourns has expanded its customer base over the past five years by supporting customers developing advanced energy efficient power sources. Bourns new Cork Electrification Laboratory can be used to test and develop the next generation of high performance electronic components. Bourns is a leader in engineering innovative power solutions that help drive the development of fast charging electric vehicle networks, high energy storage technology and many other evolving electrification applications.
