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Design + build cars + 2-wheelers. India's auto market is world's 3rd largest; EV transition accelerating.
Automotive engineers work on vehicle design, powertrain (engine + battery), chassis, body, electronics. EV transition creating new battery + motor + power electronics specialisations.
2 viable paths.
BTech Mech / EE → Auto company
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Bajaj recruit from BTech Mech + EE.
MS Automotive in US/EU
For senior + R&D roles.
Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.
Engineer → Sr Engineer → Manager → Head of R&D / Plant Director
Top employers (informational, not endorsement)
Pros
Cons
Strong. EV transition + PLI for autos creating ~10% YoY engineering demand growth.
Mechanical Engineer
Design and build physical systems — vehicles, factories, HVAC, aerospace, manufacturing.
Electronics Engineer
VLSI chips, embedded systems, PCB design, RF + comm. Manufacturing-renaissance driven.