Here’s how the electric vehicle industry is bringing a new wave of skilling and employment for millennials.
5 tips to make successful career in electric vehicle industry
By India Today Web Desk: From the first horseless carriage running on a battery (invented by Scottish chemist William Morrison circa 1890) to today’s ultramodern ‘no-fuel’ cars, visionaries have not given up attempting to make transportation work electrically – both down the highway and as a marketing opportunity.
So much so that the global Electric Vehicle (EV) market is on a fast swell-up to touch USD 1103.17 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 23.1 percent (Precedence Research, 2022).
Where Asia Pacific continues to dominate the EV industry since 2021, India is being viewed as an opportune market because the government is favorably funding EV ventures to boost the production and adoption of EVs.
INDIAN AUTOMAKERS ON A HUNT FOR LOCAL HIRES
The EV evolution has come about not just as a technological fad, but as a major step in response to technological advancements in mobility, new emergencies caused by atmospheric deterioration, climate vicissitudes, and crude oil depletion. Given India’s vast population and rising demand for automobiles, the EV market will undoubtedly continue to rise here.
Additionally, a ton of employment opportunities will be opening up in the mobility, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Already, the top job platforms in India are advertising between 700 to 9,000 positions daily.
As a job aspirant hoping to make a successful career in this industry, some useful tips have been penned down:
1. CHOOSE A SOUGHT-AFTER COURSE IN EV
The fact that one need not have an academic background in automobiles is one of the best features of the EV industry. The EV space offers attractive career opportunities for everyone from industrial to material engineers and computer software to chemical engineers or analysts and data managers. Simply decide the right course for your prospective field of interest, and enroll for a bright future!
2. INVEST TIME IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
A student could be a perfect fit for the industry getting the requisite experience through internships and project handling.
Create projects for various EV applications to demonstrate your suitability for the required position. This will bolster your conceptual grasp while providing an overall comprehension of the vehicle design.
3. ENGAGE IN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Research & Development is a crucial addition to an EV job candidate’s skill basket. Instead of pursuing one subject, try integrating the knowledge of as many new modules as you can, e.g. technology design, application development, battery pack modeling, EV dynamics calculation, etc. For the versatile EV industry, be a versatile learner. Keep an eye out for any developments in domestic and international markets to capitalize on them. Regular consumption of articles by experts on this subject can vastly increase your knowledge.
4. TAKE UP INTERNSHIPS
Internships allow you to work closely with engineers, already working on real-time projects. This way you will gain dexterity in solving complex technological glitches, practically, and accustom yourself to the culture of this industry. The EV ecosystem has multiple layers and gaining hands-on experience as an intern will bring added advantage to you.
5. SWITCH TO NETWORKING
You may know a number of people working in the EV industry you just haven’t paid attention to. Connect and network with them. Ask for their advice on what the current situation is and what your best course of action would be.
Prime yourselves with these tips, students, as there will soon be approximately 10 million direct and 50 million indirect jobs in the next 6-7 years, as estimated by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. A job in the EV industry is your way to a successful and secure future as the world adopts sustainable and eco-friendly modes of mobility.
By Dr Abhiruchi Passi, Professor & Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, FET, MRIIRS and Deputy Director, Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Centre
