Notebook computer maker Wistron Corp (緯創) said yesterday it will hire 1,000 new employees to boost its strength in research and development (R&D).
It marks the first large-scale recruitment by Wistron since 2007, when it employed about 1,000 new people.
“We are eyeing technology talent to enhance the company’s R&D ability as the company diversifies its product lines amid fierce global competition,” Joyce Chou (周文玲), a company spokeswoman said.
Wistron has about 50,000 employees globally and the R&D and engineering division accounts for 15 percent of the total workforce. Most of the R&D staffers are based in Taiwan.
“Every segment in the company needs additional R&D forces. We hope the recruitment will further boost our growth,” Chou said.
Wistron is extending its production beyond notebook computers to include a wide variety of products including handheld devices, LCD TVs and other digital consumer items.
In a statement released by the company, senior manager Lu Ching-lung (呂錦龍) said Wistron will continue its efforts in providing technology services over the next 10 years.
The statement said the newcomers are expected to contribute to 3D technology, cloud computing and energy efficient product development.
The company has created a 3D Web site especially for the recruitment campaign, which will run through Aug. 8, the statement said.
At present, notebook computers remain the company’s major revenue source, making up 65 to 70 percent of total sales.
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