Demand for professionals in electronics engineering and mechanical engineering is surging, particularly driven by the automotive industry's shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles, according to a report by Quess Digital Engineering. Electronics engineering, with a 40% demand share, is highly sought after across various sectors, especially due to the increasing integration of AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing. In contrast, mechanical engineering, accounting for 22% of the demand, is seeing a rise in the need for CAD specialists and CAE experts who possess strong engineering principles.

Krishna Agrawal, Vice President of Quess Digital Engineering, highlighted that the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles has significantly increased the demand for experts in electric powertrains, infotainment systems, AI, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The focus on fuel efficiency and battery performance has also led to greater needs in lightweight design, embedded engineering for Battery Management Systems, safety technologies, hardware development, Embedded C programming, AUTOSAR standards, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. Mechanical engineering roles related to the cockpit, interior, exterior trim seating, and lightweight body construction are particularly in high demand. Meanwhile, electrical engineering is witnessing a rise in the need for high-voltage wiring design.

The report also indicates that traditional automotive hubs such as Pune (13%), Chennai (31%), and NCR (4%) continue to play significant roles in the industry. However, emerging centers like Bangalore (42%) and Hyderabad (10%) are demonstrating diverse regional demands and capabilities.