# Powerex to invest $14M in semiconductor operations expansion in Youngwood, Pennsylvania

Powerex Inc. plans to invest at least $14 million to modernize and upgrade assembly and testing capabilities at its facility in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, creating 25 new jobs and retaining 215 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-11-13
- Where: Youngwood, Pennsylvania, United States
- Value: $14.0M
- Jobs: 25
- Status: announced
- Products: power semiconductor solutions
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Powerex](https://endata.com/companies/2379.md)

## Sources

- [manufacturing.net](https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22926351/powerex-to-invest-14m-for-semiconductor-operations-expansion-in-pittsburgh), 2024-11-13: "With this funding, we’ll strengthen our production capabilities and create new jobs, offering growth and advancement opportunities for our employees."
- [pghworks.com](https://pghworks.com/powerex-to-invest-14m-for-semiconductor-operations-expansion-in-pittsburgh/), 2024-11-25: "Powerex to invest $14M for semiconductor operations expansion in Pittsburgh"

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