Electric Vehicle startups are on a hiring spree, with experienced candidates in high demand. The rise in hiring comes as the companies are looking to support the growing EV revolution.
As per Money control, both manufacturers and solution providers have ramped up hiring. Startups are looking to hire people with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) background among other specialties.
Candidates with technical skills and expertise in design, compliance testing, battery technology, and software development are the most sought after. Based on the candidate's years of experience, companies are willing to offer an increment of 10% to 40% while hiring them.
As per Moneycontrol, manufacturers like PMI Electro, Raptee, Odysse Electric Vehicles, Aarya Automobiles, e-Sprinto, and Motovolt Mobility, among others, are hiring between 50 to 120 candidates across verticals as they ramp up production and target new markets.
Manufacturers are mostly looking for candidates who are electrical engineers, battery technologists with expertise in cell manufacturing, battery management systems, and knowledge of relevant industry standards.
PMI Electro is planning to hire around 100-120 employees in the coming months as the e-bus market in India is growing and the company is establishing a new plant in Chakan.
Meanwhile, EV solutions providers have more specific skill requirements. They are looking for candidates including recent graduates who have worked on projects that have entailed working with SAE, BAJA, or working on Formula E.
SAE is an EV standards body, and BAJA is an EV design competition. Formula E is a racing championship for EVs.
MBA candidates are also in demand, as companies are opening more showrooms across the country. However, the companies are looking for candidates with at least 2 years of experience in automobile sector.