Economy Minister Dr has announced that Irish
software automation company, ControlSoft Automation Systems, is
establishing a software engineering, mechanical and electrical
hub in East Belfast with 27 new jobs.
ControlSoft Automation Systems, headquartered in Dundalk,
provides turnkey solutions for industrial processes for a variety
of high technology industries.
Speaking after meeting with the company at its new premises, the
Minister said: “Growing and developing our software sector is a
key priority of mine. ControlSoft Automation Systems has chosen
to set up its hub here based on our strengths in a range of
engineering disciplines.
“These are high quality jobs being created, with average salaries
of £51k. Seven of the new positions will be available for
graduates, providing a pathway into employment for those just
starting out on their career.”
The 27 new jobs will be created over the next three years. Roles
on offer include mechanical and electrical design engineering as
well as software and automation engineers.
Managing Director and co-founder of ControlSoft Automation
Systems, Dermot Carragher added: “Over the next five years
we aim to extend our market leading position in control systems
for high technology projects in Semiconductor Manufacturing, AI
and Data Centres by quadrupling our employees and turnover. Our
new office in Belfast will be pivotal to this with the team
servicing current and future clients in GB.
“The presence of a highly skilled workforce, excellent
universities and the strong tech and business environment in
Northern Ireland made it a very easy decision to invest in the
region.”
In addition to offering financial assistance towards the new
jobs, Invest NI helped secure the investment by arranging
meetings with stakeholders including The Institute of
Electronics, Communications and Technology, Centre for Secure
Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre
and Digital Catapult. These meetings helped showcase the north's
strengths in software engineering and technology.
Elaine Curran, Director of Trade and Investment at Invest NI
said: “Our teams in both Dublin and Belfast ensured that
ControlSoft met with representatives from our universities and
industry to find out what Northern Ireland has to offer. We are
delighted that ControlSoft has decided to invest here, and we
will continue to work with the company to support its growth.
“Invest NI's Business Strategy sets targets for inward investment
focused on priority sectors that will create high-value jobs.
ControlSoft is a good example of the kind of innovative company
that we are working hard to attract to help us build a prosperous
economy.”
