From Tata Motors to Ola Electric — see exactly who's hiring, which roles are in demand, and how to position yourself for an EV engineering career or build your own EV venture.
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India's electric vehicle industry has moved past the "early adopter" phase — it's now one of the fastest-hiring engineering sectors in the country. From two-wheeler giants to battery cell manufacturers, companies are actively recruiting for powertrain, battery, embedded software, and charging infrastructure roles. If you're an engineer (or engineering student) wondering where the EV jobs actually are — or you're considering building your own EV-related venture — this guide breaks down the real opportunity, company by company and role by role. For the underlying technical fundamentals these roles draw on, see our complete guide to how electric vehicles work.
Whether you're aiming for an engineering role inside an EV company or planning to build your own venture in the space, start here.
Here's a snapshot of major players actively recruiting engineering talent across the EV value chain — from vehicle manufacturers to battery cell makers.
| Company | Segment | Roles Hiring For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Motors / Tata.ev | Passenger EVs | Battery Systems, Powertrain, Vehicle Software | Pune, Mumbai |
| Mahindra Electric / Mahindra LMM | Commercial & Passenger EVs | Powertrain, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing | Bengaluru, Chennai |
| Ola Electric | Two-Wheeler EVs | Battery R&D, Manufacturing, Software | Bengaluru, Krishnagiri (TN) |
| Ather Energy | Two-Wheeler EVs | Embedded Systems, Charging Infra, Design | Bengaluru |
| Hero MotoCorp (Vida) | Two-Wheeler EVs | Powertrain, Battery, Quality | Delhi NCR, Karnataka |
| Exide Energy Solutions | EV Battery Manufacturing (Li-ion) | Battery Systems, Cell Chemistry, Process Engineering | Telangana |
India's largest EV maker by volume, scaling battery-pack assembly and software-defined vehicle teams across Pune and Mumbai.
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One of India's largest EV two-wheeler manufacturers, with heavy in-house investment in battery R&D and cell manufacturing.
📍 Bengaluru, Krishnagiri (TN)
Known for in-house embedded systems and charging network (Ather Grid) development — strong fit for software-leaning engineers.
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Active across passenger and last-mile commercial EVs, hiring heavily for powertrain and manufacturing roles in Bengaluru and Chennai.
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Job titles vary by company, but most EV engineering hiring falls into four core tracks. Here's what each one actually involves.
Designs and tests motors, drivetrains, and vehicle control logic. Strong fit for mechanical and electrical engineers.
Owns battery pack design, BMS logic, and thermal management — one of the highest-demand tracks right now.
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Builds firmware for vehicle control units, telematics, and connected-vehicle features. Fast-growing track as vehicles get smarter.
Designs charger hardware and handles grid integration — a track that's expanding fast alongside India's charging network buildout.
Not everyone wants to work for an EV company — some want to build one. If you're earlier in your career exploration, our Career & Education hub has more guidance on switching into the solar and EV space. Here are four realistic venture paths in India right now.
Supplying battery packs, motors, or controllers to OEMs. Capital-intensive but high-margin once you land a supply contract.
Operating public or fleet charging stations. Lower technical barrier, strong demand as EV ownership scales nationwide.
Sales and after-sales service for EV OEMs. Requires brand partnerships, but lower upfront technical depth than manufacturing.
Fleet management, route optimization, charging apps, or telematics platforms — lower capital needs, software-first.
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