AnnouncementsWhat automotive skills are needed for the electric vehicle industry?
EV engineers need knowledge of battery cells, packs and battery management systems, electric motors and inverters, charging systems, high-voltage safety, thermal management and vehicle electrical architecture. Manufacturing skills, especially battery assembly, testing and quality, are equally important as India scales up EV production. A specialised EV course for engineers in India should cover all of these.
What is ADAS, and how does it support vehicle safety?
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These are features that use cameras, radar and other sensors to help the driver and prevent accidents, such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection and parking assistance. ADAS reduces human error, which is a major cause of road accidents, and forms the foundation for autonomous driving.
What is a software-defined vehicle?
A software-defined vehicle (SDV) is a vehicle whose features and functions are controlled mainly by software running on centralised computers rather than by many separate hardware units. This allows makers to add features, fix problems and improve performance through over-the-air updates during the vehicle’s life, much like a smartphone. This shift is creating new software-defined vehicle jobs in embedded software, connectivity and over-the-air updates.
How are electric vehicles changing automotive engineering careers?
EVs are shifting demand from engine and transmission skills toward batteries, power electronics, electric motors, software and thermal management. New roles are emerging in battery manufacturing, charging infrastructure and energy management. Engineers with electrical, electronics and software skills now have strong entry points into the automotive industry.
What role does automotive cybersecurity play in connected vehicles?
Connected vehicles communicate with phones, cloud services, chargers and other vehicles, which exposes them to hacking. Automotive cybersecurity protects vehicle systems and data from unauthorised access, for example preventing an attacker from controlling brakes or stealing personal data. International regulations increasingly require manufacturers to manage cybersecurity across the vehicle’s life.
Which engineering graduates can build careers in EV and ADAS technologies?
EV and ADAS careers are open to mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer science, mechatronics and instrumentation graduates. Electrical and electronics graduates suit battery and powertrain roles, computer science graduates suit ADAS software and perception, and mechanical graduates suit vehicle integration, thermal and manufacturing roles. Graduates from all of these branches can study automotive technology at NAMTECH.
What career options are available in autonomous vehicle technology?
Roles include perception engineer, sensor fusion engineer, motion planning and control engineer, simulation and validation engineer, functional safety engineer, and ADAS test engineer. These roles exist at OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, technology companies and engineering services firms.
Why are battery manufacturing skills important for automotive engineers?
The battery is the most expensive and safety-critical part of an EV, and India is building up local cell and pack manufacturing. Engineers who understand battery assembly, quality control, testing and safety are needed to scale production reliably. NAMTECH’s program includes a mini factory for battery assembly, giving students hands-on experience.
How do functional safety and cybersecurity work together in modern vehicles?
Functional safety (under standards such as ISO 26262) makes sure electronic systems behave safely even when faults occur. Cybersecurity (under standards such as ISO/SAE 21434) protects those systems from deliberate attacks. Since a cyberattack can cause a safety failure, the two must be designed together. NAMTECH teaches them together in its course on automotive cybersecurity including functional safety.
Which Program subjects prepare students for next-generation automotive jobs?
In the NAMTECH Master Program in Automotive Technology and Management, the most relevant subjects are Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive Cybersecurity (including Functional Safety), Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems, Automotive Testing and Certification, and Smart Automotive Manufacturing with a mini factory. The program also covers alternative fuels, emission control and software-defined vehicles.
14 October, 2026
