# Osram opens R&D centre in Penang, creating 300 jobs

Osram Opto Semiconductors opened its first global solid state lighting (SSL) headquarters and R&D centre in Penang, Malaysia, creating 300 new jobs, including 250 engineering positions.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-06-08
- Where: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Jobs: 300
- Starts operating: 8 Jun 2017
- Status: completed
- Products: solid state lighting, LED
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Osram Opto Semiconductors](https://endata.com/companies/16521.md)

## Sources

- [malaymail.com](https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2017/06/08/osram-opens-new-rd-centre-in-penang-creates-300-new-jobs/1395075), 2017-06-08: "Leading lighting manufacturer, Osram Opto Semiconductor, opens its first global solid state lighting (SSL) headquarters and research and development (R&D) centre today, opening up 300 new jobs in Penang."

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