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Motorola Plans to Restructure Company’s Research, Development Teams

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Technology

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Motorola, which has struggled with executive turnover and operational organization, said on Wednesday it will restructure its research and development groups to better align engineers with designated businesses.

Starting on July 1, 2008, approximately 180 research and development employees will be reassigned to the home and networks mobility, government and public safety and mobile devices businesses and will report directly to their respective executives, Motorola spokesperson Maya Komadina said in an interview with MidwestBusiness.com.

A team of 300 employees will remain with the central Applied Research & Technology Center and focus on long-term technology development. Komadina says the restructuring will include eliminating certain projects and laying off roughly 150 Motorola employees worldwide.

“As we make this transition, we have the opportunity to realize efficiencies by streamlining the number of projects and prioritizing those that deliver the most value to our individual businesses and to Motorola overall,” Komadina said.

Komadina says eligible employees may be given the opportunity to apply for other positions within Motorola.

By Megan O’Neil