US electronics manufacturer Sanmina is to create 150 jobs at its medical device facility in Fermoy in Co Cork.
The company is looking to hire manufacturing engineers and technicians over the next 18 months.
The operation in Fermoy dates back to 1989 and since then, it has grown to become Sanmina's largest medical facility in Europe.
The company said the Fermoy expansion is expected to further enhance its capabilities for the finished medical device market, reinforcing Ireland's role as a leading hub for medical technology manufacturing.
The site includes advanced manufacturing capabilities, and its first new automation line is already installed and commissioned. The expansion will also include a new ISO8 clean room and several high-volume automation lines dedicated to producing wearable medical devices.
Sean Moran, SVP of IMS Europe at Sanmina, said the company's expansion underscores its long-term commitment to Fermoy and to Ireland as a centre of excellence for medical technology manufacturing.
"For over 36 years, our Fermoy site has been driven by exceptional talent and a strong culture of innovation and quality. That combination has been central to our success and to supporting the growth of our customers in the global medical device marketplace while creating high-quality employment and opportunity in the region," he added.
Mary Buckley, Executive Director of IDA Ireland, said that Sanmina has been providing significant employment in Fermoy for many decades.
"This expansion future proofs the site and demonstrates the company's continued commitment to the Southwest Region. I wish to congratulate Sanmina and assure them of the continued partnership with IDA Ireland," she added.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Sanmina's expansion is a strong vote of confidence in the skills, talent and ability of the workforce in Cork and beyond, and of Ireland's continued attractiveness as a destination for international investment and a global leader in medical technology innovation.
