United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) will create 25 new jobs as it expands its Irish facility to include aerospace research in cyber-physical systems. The addition of the Centre of Excellence in Cyber-Physical Systems for Aerospace will require highly skilled roles in electronics, diagnostics and data analytics, controls, aircraft systems engineering and embedded systems. Located in Cork, United Technologies Research Centre Ireland was founded in 2010 as the European research hub of UTRC. Currently, the research facility employs more than 40 researchers and scientists. The expansion will equip United Technologies Research Centre Ireland to lead cutting-edge advancements in aircraft embedded systems. “United Technologies Research Centre Ireland has flourished in the past five years, providing ground-breaking research focused on United Technologies Corp. business units in the building and industrial sector, leveraging innovations inspired by European research trends,” said David Parekh, vice-president, research, and director, UTRC. “The opportunity to grow with the IDA’s support will benefit both UTRC and the bright minds that will soon be joining the team here in Ireland.” Welcoming the announcement, Agriculture, Food, Marine and Defence Minister Simon Coveney said he was delighted with UTRC’s expansion into aerospace research. “The choice of Cork for this activity is a clear demonstration of Ireland’s ability to provide a highly skilled workforce for this type of activity. An exceptional level of collaboration between industry, academia, state agencies and regulatory authorities drives Ireland’s dynamic RDI sector. This is supported by a highly pro-business government policy,” he said. “UTRC’s research into aerospace is strategically aligned with Ireland’s ambitious research agenda. Unprecedented levels of investment in science and technology have created a vibrant research community in Ireland. UTRC’s expansion of its research facility in Cork further strengthens IDA Ireland’s ability to attract world-class research projects to Ireland,” said Martin Shanahan, chief executive officer, IDA Ireland.