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Electronics companies struggle with talent shortage, ET Manufacturing

<p>Its projections indicate that by 2027-28, the electronics sector will employ 12 million people in direct and indirect jobs. </p>
Its projections indicate that by 2027-28, the electronics sector will employ 12 million people in direct and indirect jobs.

New Delhi: India’s burgeoning electronics manufacturing industry faces a pressing deficit of 10 million trained professionals, while the sector’s 25-30per cent compounded growth rate is expected to generate 12 million jobs by 2027-28, according to a report released by TeamLease Services on Monday.

The industry has identified a critical talent gap in specialised fields such as communication and broadcast electronics, consumer electronics, industrial electronics, and aerospace and defence electronics, said the recruitment and human resources services company.

“The industry faces a dual challenge: a shortage of skilled workers and a lack of specialised technical expertise essential for advanced roles. Key areas like manufacturing, electronics design, and technical troubleshooting are particularly affected, where expertise is vital for innovation and operational efficiency,” the report said. “Without targeted training and upskilling initiatives, companies struggle to fill crucial roles, despite the rise in job opportunities, highlighting the urgent need to bridge this gap through focused efforts.”

A high demand for engineers in semiconductor process, printed circuit board, robotics, IoT (internet of Things), along with green manufacturing consultants, will be instrumental in driving the country’s target of reaching $500 billion manufacturing output by 2030, according to TeamLease Services.

Its projections indicate that by 2027-28, the electronics sector will employ 12 million people in direct and indirect jobs. However, the sector is projected to face a substantial workforce shortfall of eight million and a skill gap affecting an additional 10 million people.

TeamLease Services said there is a clear misalignment between educational outcomes and industry requirements, adding that many academic programmes have not kept pace with the rapid technological advancements. There is also an insufficient supply of specialised technical talent in core manufacturing roles within the sector, it said.

“As the industry scales its operations and adopts advanced technologies, the demand for highly skilled workers continues to outpace supply, further exacerbating this skills gap,” the report said.

In meeting this demand, talent supply is expected to focus primarily on core, direct manufacturing roles. The talent pool is expected to draw heavily from electrical and electronics engineering streams, supplemented by contributions from artificial intelligence/machine learning and data science disciplines (5per cent ), Industrial Training Institutes (50per cent ) and general streams (35-40per cent ), according to the report.

  • Published On Nov 19, 2024 at 08:16 AM IST

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