The new facility will strengthen the company’s global R&D network, with capabilities spanning software, hardware, systems and mechanical engineering.
Pune, India — thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has inaugurated a new engineering centre in Pune, expanding its global research and development network and reinforcing the city’s position as a destination for advanced automotive engineering.
The centre currently employs more than 120 engineers across software, hardware, systems and mechanical development. The company plans to expand the team to more than 300 employees over the coming years.
Focus on Next-Generation Automotive Technologies
The Pune engineering centre will contribute to international customer programmes and the development of next-generation steering and chassis technologies. Its areas of focus include software-defined mobility, functional safety and cybersecurity — capabilities that are becoming increasingly important as vehicles evolve towards software-driven architectures and advanced electronic systems.
The facility will enable engineering teams in India to collaborate more closely with the company’s global development network, supporting innovation and customer requirements across international markets.
Pune’s Growing Role in Global Engineering
The expansion reflects the growing importance of India to thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology, extending beyond engineering into areas such as sourcing and customer development.
Pune offers a strong automotive manufacturing ecosystem, a well-established engineering talent pool and growing expertise in software and technology development. These strengths continue to attract investments in advanced engineering and R&D capabilities from global companies.
Strengthening Pune’s Technology Ecosystem
The establishment of the new engineering centre adds to Pune’s expanding portfolio of global technology and engineering operations. With capabilities spanning mechanical engineering, software development, systems engineering and automotive innovation, the city continues to build its reputation as a strategic location for global companies.
The planned expansion of the engineering team also signals opportunities for specialised talent and further development of Pune’s automotive technology ecosystem.