iStockHiring in the electronics industry increased 154% year-on-year in March, according to Quess Corp Limited, a Bengaluru-based workforce management solutions provider.
Its research also showed that the telecom domain topped hiring demand within the electronics industry, accounting for 64% of hiring, closely followed by lighting and automotive sectors. Tamil Nadu led the states with a 33% share of electronics hiring demand, followed by Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, said a company statement.
The electronics industry witnessed a significant deployment of women in various roles, particularly in electronics manufacturing.
“Women constitute 78% of the industry’s workforce, reflecting a significant shift towards gender diversity and inclusion,” said the statement.
Women are increasingly being employed as operators, quality assurance professionals and in testing roles, with some companies achieving up to 80% female representation, according to Quess. Companies are providing dormitory accommodations with enhanced security measures and health monitoring to support their well-being and safety. Comprehensive safety measures, including Mediclaim and accidental insurance coverage, are also being extended to women in these roles, it said.
The surge in women's employment within electronics manufacturing can be attributed to several factors, including the nature of the work, which often involves intricate assembly and precise handling of small parts.
Key roles in high demand in the electronics industry include electronic engineers, instrumental engineers and electronic design engineers, according to Quess research, with average salaries for these roles range from Rs 18,000-32,000 per month.
“The Indian electronics manufacturing sector is on a growth trajectory fuelled by innovation and transformation. Industry experts forecast the creation of one million jobs by 2025–2026, and the market size is expected to reach $400 billion by 2025," said Lohit Bhatia, president of workforce management at Quess Corp. “This growth is not only fuelled by increasing consumer demand but has also received a boost from government initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and the Production-Linked Incentive scheme. Our research shows robust hiring trends, skilling initiatives and a concerted focus on fostering opportunities for women.”
The research also revealed that flexi staffing has emerged as the preferred mode of employment in the electronics manufacturing services industry, said the statement.
Academic institutions are also crafting curricula considering the industry demands, incorporating topics such as very large scale integration, design and nanotechnology, according to Quess research.
Its research also showed that the telecom domain topped hiring demand within the electronics industry, accounting for 64% of hiring, closely followed by lighting and automotive sectors. Tamil Nadu led the states with a 33% share of electronics hiring demand, followed by Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, said a company statement.
The electronics industry witnessed a significant deployment of women in various roles, particularly in electronics manufacturing.
“Women constitute 78% of the industry’s workforce, reflecting a significant shift towards gender diversity and inclusion,” said the statement.
Women are increasingly being employed as operators, quality assurance professionals and in testing roles, with some companies achieving up to 80% female representation, according to Quess. Companies are providing dormitory accommodations with enhanced security measures and health monitoring to support their well-being and safety. Comprehensive safety measures, including Mediclaim and accidental insurance coverage, are also being extended to women in these roles, it said.
The surge in women's employment within electronics manufacturing can be attributed to several factors, including the nature of the work, which often involves intricate assembly and precise handling of small parts.
Key roles in high demand in the electronics industry include electronic engineers, instrumental engineers and electronic design engineers, according to Quess research, with average salaries for these roles range from Rs 18,000-32,000 per month.
“The Indian electronics manufacturing sector is on a growth trajectory fuelled by innovation and transformation. Industry experts forecast the creation of one million jobs by 2025–2026, and the market size is expected to reach $400 billion by 2025," said Lohit Bhatia, president of workforce management at Quess Corp. “This growth is not only fuelled by increasing consumer demand but has also received a boost from government initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and the Production-Linked Incentive scheme. Our research shows robust hiring trends, skilling initiatives and a concerted focus on fostering opportunities for women.”
The research also revealed that flexi staffing has emerged as the preferred mode of employment in the electronics manufacturing services industry, said the statement.
Academic institutions are also crafting curricula considering the industry demands, incorporating topics such as very large scale integration, design and nanotechnology, according to Quess research.
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