Why Semiconductor Jobs Are the Next Big Thing for Indian Engineers

In the next ten years, India will witness a tectonic shift in its technological landscape, one that will decisively shape the nation's economic destiny and global standing.

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At the heart of this transformation lies the semiconductor industry, often referred to as the "new oil" in the global economy. For Indian engineers, the semiconductor revolution isn't just a story of factories and chips—it's a gateway to high-value, future-ready careers that promise innovation, growth, and national impact. With multiple large-scale semiconductor fabrication and assembly projects underway, and policy support at an all-time high, semiconductor jobs are rapidly becoming the next big thing for engineering talent in India. And at the forefront of this workforce transformation stands the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI)—tasked with equipping the Indian workforce for this high-tech future.

A Nation on the Verge of a Chip Revolution

India's dependence on imported chips—used in everything from mobile phones to fighter jets—has long been a strategic vulnerability. But that reality is now changing. Recently Union Cabinet's approved a new semiconductor plant in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar to be jointly set up by HCL Group and Foxconn. The newly approved facility will come up at an investment of Rs 3,700 crore.

This is the sixth unit approved under the India Semiconductor Mission, with five semiconductor facilities in advanced stages of construction. Three of these units—by Micron Technologies, Kaynes Technologies and a combination of CG Power-Renesas Electronics and Star Microelectronics—are based in Sanand, Gujarat. The Tata Group is building one semiconductor facility in Dholera, Gujarat and another in Assam.

These developments are backed by the Government of India's India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), a Rs. 76,000 crore policy initiative that provides incentives for design, manufacturing, and packaging of semiconductor chips.

This growing ecosystem will need a massive talent pool—and that's where India's engineers come in.

Why Semiconductors Are a Game-Changer for Engineers