What are the engineering skills that are in high demand as per Indian Engineering context? | Q & A

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Niel Sardesai

In today’s job market, employers hire for skills, not just degrees.

 list of high-demand skill sets that engineers (across branches) can learn to significantly improve their employability, with details on:

  • Demand Level

  • Approximate Hiring Rate per Year in India

  • Applicable Industries

  • Career Advancement Scope

Nisarg Desai
Nisarg Desai Jul 4
Skill Sets That Matter for Engineers (2025 & Beyond) Hiring Trends, Industry Relevance, and Growth Potential 1. Data Analytics & Python Programming
  • Demand: Very High

  • Hiring: ~70,000–100,000 jobs/year across sectors

  • Industries: IT, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain

  • Career Growth: Fast — can lead to roles like Data Engineer, Product Analyst, or AI Engineer.

  • Why: Every company needs data-driven decision-making.

2. Embedded Systems (C, C++, MATLAB, Embedded C)
  • Demand: High

  • Hiring: ~20,000–30,000 jobs/year (India)

  • Industries: Automotive (EV), consumer electronics, defense, healthcare devices

  • Career Growth: Leads to specialized roles in IoT, autonomous systems, and hardware design.

  • Why: Critical for smart devices, EVs, and automation.

3. 3D Modeling and CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA)
  • Demand: Steady

  • Hiring: ~15,000–20,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: Mechanical design, civil, aerospace, manufacturing

  • Career Growth: Can move into BIM, simulation, or design consultancy.

  • Why: Always needed for product development and infrastructure.

4. PLC, SCADA & Industrial Automation
  • Demand: Growing

  • Hiring: ~10,000–15,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: FMCG, energy, automotive, smart factories

  • Career Growth: Strong path into smart manufacturing and plant management.

  • Why: Industry 4.0 and smart factories are expanding.

5. Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Demand: High

  • Hiring: ~8,000–12,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: Civil, construction, urban planning

  • Career Growth: BIM managers, global project consultants, sustainability planners.

  • Why: BIM is replacing 2D design in modern infrastructure projects.

6. EV Powertrain and Battery Technology
  • Demand: Very High (Rapidly Emerging)

  • Hiring: ~7,000–10,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: Automotive, renewable energy, logistics

  • Career Growth: Fast track to EV R&D, EV manufacturing leadership.

  • Why: EV market expected to dominate by 2030.

7. Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Demand: Extremely High

  • Hiring: ~80,000–100,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: IT, healthcare, finance, logistics

  • Career Growth: Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, CTO pathways.

  • Why: Everything is moving to the cloud.

8. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Demand: Exploding

  • Hiring: ~40,000–50,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: All (IT, healthcare, fintech, automotive, research)

  • Career Growth: AI Specialists, Solution Architects, Global Tech Leaders.

  • Why: AI is driving next-gen solutions across industries.

9. Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Demand: High

  • Hiring: ~20,000–30,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: Smart homes, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing

  • Career Growth: IoT Solution Architects, Embedded IoT Specialists.

  • Why: Smart products and connected devices are everywhere.

10. GIS and Remote Sensing (Drone Mapping, Surveying)
  • Demand: Growing

  • Hiring: ~5,000–8,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: Civil, mining, agriculture, urban planning

  • Career Growth: Drone Consultants, GIS Managers, Surveying Startups.

  • Why: Widely used in Smart Cities, construction, disaster management.

11. Project Management (Primavera, MS Project)
  • Demand: Steady and rising for leadership roles

  • Hiring: ~10,000+ jobs/year

  • Industries: Civil, manufacturing, IT, oil & gas

  • Career Growth: Project Managers → Program Managers → Senior Leadership

  • Why: Essential for timely and cost-effective project delivery.

12. Sustainability and Green Building Certification (LEED, IGBC)
  • Demand: Growing

  • Hiring: ~3,000–5,000 jobs/year

  • Industries: Civil, real estate, manufacturing, urban planning

  • Career Growth: Environmental Consultants, Green Project Leads.

  • Why: Sustainability is now a global mandate.

 

Nisarg Desai
Nisarg Desai Jul 4

Now before you make any decision based on this answer here please read my following prospects on this

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Niel Sardesai

Excellent Thanks.