Mercedes-Benz, looking to consolidate its research endeavors in Atlanta, said this month it plans to close its Long Beach research and design facility by the end of the year.
Company officials said the closure will begin July 6 and wrap up by the end of December, resulting in the local loss of at least 72 high-paying jobs at the 32,100 square-foot facility at 4035 Via Oro Avenue on the western edge of Long Beach.
Positions include engineers, technicians, lawyers and project managers, according to a May 7 filing with the state’s employment department.
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It’s unclear how many people will be fired or transferred. Some will choose between accepting a severance package or transferring to another facility in Atlanta, Ann Arbor, Mich., or San Jose. Others, according to the filing, were offered severance without an option to relocate “based on business and operational needs.”…