thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology Inaugurates Advanced R&D Engineering Center in Pune
#thyssenkrupp #AutomotiveEngineering #SoftwareDefinedVehicles #ChassisTechnology #IndiaRND #AutomotiveTech #MobilityInnovation #EngineeringExcellence"The transformation of the automotive industry is increasingly driven by software, electronics and globally connected engineering teams. With our new engineering center in Pune, we are strengthening precisely these capabilities and creating additional development capacity for our customers worldwide. India offers an outstanding pool of engineering and software talent and will play an increasingly important role in our global development network." - Viktor Molnar, COO - thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology
October 2026 : thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has officially inaugurated its new engineering center in Solitaire Business Hub 2, located in Pune’s Baner-Balewadi business district. This facility represents a major leap forward in expanding the company's global research and development ecosystem, particularly in software-defined mobility, connected vehicles, and advanced chassis systems.
Having built up operations progressively since initial plans were announced in 2025, the center already employs over 120 engineers working across embedded systems, functional safety, cybersecurity, and mechanical engineering for international automotive clients. Over the next few years, the company plans to scale the local workforce to over 300 professionals.
"The transformation of the automotive industry is increasingly driven by software, electronics and globally connected engineering teams," stated Viktor Molnar, COO of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology. "With our new engineering center in Pune, we are strengthening precisely these capabilities and creating additional development capacity for our customers worldwide. India offers an outstanding pool of engineering and software talent and will play an increasingly important role in our global development network."
The new hub is fully integrated into thyssenkrupp’s global R&D architecture, supporting international customer programs throughout their entire product development lifecycle.
"Pune is much more than an additional development location for us," noted Dr. Björn Erbe, Vice President R&D for thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology’s chassis business. "We are building a key engineering hub that is fully integrated into our global R&D 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."
Beyond software and R&D, India is becoming a pivotal sourcing and sales hub for the company, with plans to establish local manufacturing capabilities as new domestic customer projects are secured.
NEWSLETTER
TRENDING ON PRO MFG
MORE FROM THE SECTION
