thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has inaugurated its new engineering centre in Pune, expanding its global research and development network. More than 120 engineers are already working at the facility across software, hardware, systems and mechanical development for international customer programmes. The company plans to increase the workforce to more than 300 employees over the coming years.
The centre will support the development of technologies for vehicles that increasingly rely on software, electronics, connectivity and automation. Its areas of work include embedded systems, functional safety, cybersecurity and advanced chassis technologies. Engineers at the Pune facility will work with international development teams on customer projects throughout the product development cycle. Their work will include technologies for the next generation of steering and chassis systems, strengthening the company’s engineering capabilities for global automotive programmes.
“The transformation of the automotive industry is increasingly driven by software, electronics and globally connected engineering teams. With our new engineering centre in Pune, we are strengthening precisely these capabilities and creating additional development capacity for our customers worldwide,” said Viktor Molnar, COO of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology. He said India has a strong pool of engineering and software talent and will play a growing role in the company’s global development network.
Pune was selected for its established automotive industry, engineering and software ecosystem, universities and availability of qualified professionals. The centre is located at Solitaire Business Hub 2 in the city’s Baner-Balewadi business district. Dr Björn Erbe, Vice President R&D for thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology’s chassis business, said the Pune facility would be integrated into the company’s global research and development network. “By combining strong engineering expertise in India with our global technology capabilities, we can scale development activities, strengthen key competencies and accelerate solutions for our customers worldwide,” he said.
The engineering centre is part of the company’s wider expansion in India. Alongside engineering operations, India is becoming an increasingly important sourcing hub for thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology. The company is also establishing a sales team in Pune to strengthen engagement with Indian automotive manufacturers and develop business opportunities in the domestic market. Subject to securing suitable customer projects, the company also intends to establish local production capabilities in India.
Plans for the Pune centre were first announced in 2025. Since then, the facility has been developed in stages and integrated into the company’s global engineering network. The inauguration marks the next phase of its expansion and reflects the growing role of Indian engineering teams in international automotive development programmes.
