Founded in 1981, Mentor Graphics specializes in electronic design automation and providing software and hardware design solutions. The company, which offers an embedded software solution, offers products and services geared toward engineers. Mentor Graphics employs more than 4,000 people throughout its corporate offices, engineering sites and sales offices. The company operates more than 25 research and development sites and more than 45 sales offices, which are located throughout the world. It has established partnerships with several electronics manufacturers and semiconductor and electronic design suppliers. Mentor Graphics shares are listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol MENT. The company is headquartered in Wilsonville, Ore.