Quess Corp’s H2 FY24 Report Reveals Digital Engineering Trends in the Evolving Auto Industry

Quess Corp, India’s leading business services provider, is pleased to announce its latest Digital Engineering Report H2 FY24, offering comprehensive insights into the evolving digital engineering sector from October 2023 to March 2024. This report outlines transformative trends and the rising demand for specialized engineering talent across industries and highlighting the shift towards more advanced and sustainable technologies. Notably, the automotive industry is experiencing significant changes with the move towards electric and autonomous vehicles reshaping industry dynamics.

The Evolving Automotive Landscape

Fueled by innovation, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulations, some key domains within the automotive industry include:

• Electric Vehicles (32%): Key developments include Battery Management Systems, advanced Charging Solutions, Electric Powertrains, and DC-DC Converters.
•  Autonomous Driving (22%) : Progress in ADAS includes the integration of features such as lane- keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency brakes
•  Infotainment (20%) : Major technological strides encompass systems like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AI-powered Assistants, AR Navigation, and AR Entertainment
• Mechanical Engineering: Trends include the development of Flexible and Modular Interiors, the use of Sustainable and Recycled Materials, Advanced Seating Designs, Aerodynamic BIW structures, Adaptive Suspension Systems, cutting-edge Powertrains, and Lightweight Materials

Krishna Agrawal, Vice President of Quess Digital Engineering, said,” “The rapid shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles has surged demand for experts in electric powertrains, infotainment, AI, and ADAS. Focus on fuel efficiency and battery performance has boosted lightweight design. Embedded engineering is growing in Battery Management Systems, safety technologies, hardware development, Embedded C programming, AUTOSAR standards, and HIL/SIL testing. Mechanical engineering roles in cockpit, interior, exterior trim seating, and lightweight body construction are in high demand. Electrical engineering is seeing a rise in demand for high voltage wiring design.”

Talent Trends: leading skills fueling demand

Traditional hubs such as Pune (13%), Chennai (31%), and NCR (4%) remain influential in automotive industry, while emerging centers like Bangalore (42%) and Hyderabad (10%) are showcasing diverse regional demands and capabilities. The report maps the leading skill suites driving digital engineering:

• Electronics Engineering (40%) remains highly sought-after across various industries, with a growing emphasis on AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing integration.

• Mechanical Engineering (22%) sees a rise in demand for CAD specialists, followed by CAE experts with strong engineering principles knowledge.

About Quess Corp

Established in Bengaluru in 2007, Quess Corp Limited (BSE: 539978, NSE: QUESS) is India’s leading business services provider – that leverages its extensive domain knowledge and future-ready digital platforms to drive client productivity through outsourced solutions.