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Seeking Career Advice for M.Tech Mechatronics Engineer in Robotics & Automation (Germany) - Returning to India

Dr Dipankar Dutta |1874 Answers |Ask -Follow

Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Sep 03, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 03, 2024Hindi

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Hello ... My son has done B.Tech in Mechatronics engineering from UPES, Dehradun. Then after, he got admission in M.Tech Mechatronics engineering in FH Aachen University, Germany. He has done Internship in a very reputable Robotics & Automation Company and currently pursing Thesis in the same company in Germany. He wish to stay and work in Germany for at least next 5 years. However, if he wishes to come back to India then please let me know career options / opening in India for him.

Ans: Your son is working on a very specialized topic. Suggesting anything without knowing in detail is not possible. Now job market is very dynamic. Nobody knows what will happen after 5-10 years. My suggesting is to do his present work with full concentration.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 09, 2023Hindi

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Sir, My son is B.Tech in Mechatronics and pursing Masters ( final semester ) in the same from FH Aachen University, Germany. Since Germany's economy is not doing well of late, he wishes to return & work in India. I would be extremely grateful if you could kindly let me know about the job prospects and companies for Mechatronics Engineer in India in detail so that I could apprise him about the same. Thanks RV

Ans: Hi,
It is true that the German economy is downturn at the moment. It is only a temporary situation as no economy stays downturn for a longer period. Your son can either stay in Germany and look for the situation to improve. In the mean time he can look for some temporary assignments.
The other option is to come back to India and look for a job in Mechatronics specially in the Auto segment.

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 12, 2023Hindi

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Sir, My son is B.Tech in Mechatronics and pursing Masters ( final semester ) in the same from FH Aachen University, Germany. Since Germany's economy is not doing well of late, he wishes to return & work in India. Till now he has no work experience. I would be extremely grateful if you could kindly let me know about the job prospects and companies for Mechatronics Engineer in India in detail so that I could apprise him about the same. Thanks RV

Ans: Hello,

It's great to hear that your son has pursued his B.Tech in Mechatronics and is currently completing his Masters in the same field. Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering. It offers a wide range of job opportunities in various industries.

Regarding the job prospects for Mechatronics engineers in India, I can provide you with some general insights. However, please note that the specific job market conditions can vary over time and across different regions in India.

Manufacturing Industry: Mechatronics engineers are in demand in the manufacturing sector, particularly in industries such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, and consumer electronics. Many international and domestic companies have established their manufacturing units in India, creating opportunities for skilled professionals like your son.

Automation and Robotics: With the increasing emphasis on automation and robotics in industries, the demand for mechatronics engineers who can design, develop, and maintain automated systems is growing. Companies involved in industrial automation, process control, and robotics systems offer potential job opportunities.

Research and Development: Research organizations and institutes in India actively seek mechatronics engineers for projects related to advanced technologies, product development, and innovation. Academic institutions, government-funded research labs, and private research organizations are some potential employers in this sector.

Startups and Entrepreneurship: India has a thriving startup ecosystem, and many startups focus on developing innovative products and technologies. Your son may consider exploring opportunities in these startups, where he can contribute his skills and be a part of cutting-edge projects.

Consulting and Services: Consulting firms and engineering services companies also employ mechatronics engineers to provide technical expertise to clients in various industries. These roles may involve system integration, design optimization, and process improvement.

To enhance his job prospects, your son could also consider networking through professional platforms and attending job fairs and industry events. Additionally, gaining some practical experience through internships or research projects during his Master's program could be beneficial.

It's important to note that the job market can be competitive, and having a proactive approach, continuous learning, and staying updated with industry trends and technologies will give your son an edge in his job search.

I encourage you and your son to research specific companies, job portals, and professional networks in India to get a more detailed and up-to-date understanding of the opportunities available in his specific area of interest within Mechatronics.

Best of luck to your son in his future endeavors!

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Question by Manoj - Oct 14, 2024Hindi

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My son completed his B.Tech in Material Engineering from NIT, Rourkela. Thereafter, he has done his M.S. in Materials Engineering from KU LEUVEN, Belgium. Now, he has come back to India. Can you please suggest where to apply for his job in India or any other career advise. He is temporarily working in TATA Power in Bhubaneswar.

Ans: Good question. Since already he is with TATA Power I will advise him to stick to their only for job security and brand name of TATA. If he wants to flourish further he has to leave the country and again he has to search job in European countries. Whether USA will accept the MS from Belgium is a great question to me also, But he can join some company which can send him to USA in H-1B visa and if luck permits he will get H-1B visa in lottery, but before that the company must sponsor him for H-1B. If he doesn't want to leave the country then I would advise him to stick to TATA Power only. He can go for an online MBA ( stream he will choose) which will be a feather in his cap.
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Ans: Hemant Sir, you have not mentioned your son's home state. Based on your son's score, admission to CSE in top NITs like Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Calicut, and Allahabad is unlikely. More feasible CSE options include NIT Agartala, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and possibly NIT Puducherry or Goa in later rounds. For better chances, also consider IIITs such as Una, Kottayam, Kalyani, Dharwad, Bhagalpur, Ranchi, and Bhopal. It is important to participate in CSAB Special Rounds for possible seat upgrades. Additionally, reviewing JoSAA opening and closing ranks from the past 2–3 years will provide valuable insights and help your son confidently select and fill his preferred & maximum number of choices. If possible and if you wish, have 3-4 backup options of reputed Private Engineering Colleges also in and around your State. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Hi Sir, My son has secured a rank of 4095 in JEE Mains 2026, and we are also expecting a rank below 300 in KCET 2026. I would like your advice in finalizing the best college and branch among the following options: 1. NITK Surathkal – ECE (Home State), 2. NITK Surathkal – IT (through CSAB, Home State), 3. MNIT Allahabad – CSE, 4. IIIT Bangalore – CSE, 5.IIIT Hyderabad – ECE, 6.RVCE Bangalore – CSE. The fees at NITs are financially affordable for us, whereas the fees at IIIT Bangalore and IIIT Hyderabad are quite expensive. Considering all aspects, including placements, career growth, and overall value, which would be the best choice? Additionally, my son is unsure about his interest in hardcore coding. In that case, would ECE be a better option? Also, does ECE offer strong career potential?

Ans: Before addressing your question, I’d like to emphasize that no branch is inherently bad—every branch, including ECE, has its own strengths and opportunities. However, if your son is unsure about a hardcore coding or software-focused CSE branch, it’s wise to avoid it initially. He should remain adaptable, as his interests and the job market may evolve by his 2nd or 3rd year, possibly shifting his focus between ECE or other streams.

Regarding your question, it’s highly recommended to prioritize home-state institutions such as NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bengaluru, or RVCE Bengaluru. Since finances are a concern, finalizing admission in NIT Surathkal’s ECE branch is advisable, given its excellent placement record over the last few years, including highest packages exceeding ?50 lakhs for ECE graduates. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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My son has got a rank of 85685( percentile 94.5) in Jee mains.Category is general.Home state is chandigarh.Wants to pursue CSE or IT.Kindly suggest best options in this regard.

Ans: Jaspal Sir, With a CRL of 85,685 in the General category from Chandigarh, admission to CSE or IT branches in NITs and IIITs through regular JoSAA is very difficult. PEC Chandigarh, your son's best Chandigarh-linked option, is also unlikely for CSE/IT, as 2025 closing ranks for CSE/Data Science branches were much earlier, and even lower PEC branches in CSAB closed between 50,000 and 82,000. You can still try for these choices and also consider CSAB options for lower-tier IIITs and GFTIs if desired. However, it is important to keep realistic backups such as UIET Chandigarh, CCET Chandigarh, Chitkara, Chandigarh University, CGC Landran/Jhanjeri, Thapar, IPU colleges, and private colleges in UP and Haryana. For CSE and IT, private or state counselling routes are generally better options. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Dear Sir, My son has got 99.42 percentile with 9337 rank in JEE mains. We are domicile of Karnataka. Request your guidance on which NIT/ IIIT would be a possibility with Electronics and communications as the stream. Thank you

Ans: Rajeev Sir, With a 99.42 percentile and CRL of 9,337, your son has good chances for ECE in some strong NITs and IIITs, though admission to NIT Surathkal ECE is unlikely since the 2025 Karnataka home-state ECE closing rank was around 5,345 and EEE around 6,674. Nonetheless, it’s worth trying for these choices. Other good options include NIT Calicut, VNIT Nagpur, NIT Durgapur, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Silchar, NIT Delhi, and NIT Goa for ECE, followed by newer NITs. IIIT Bangalore ECE is borderline with low chances, as the 2025 closing rank was about 7,222, but it’s advisable to keep it on the list. As backups, consider IIIT Sri City, Kottayam, and Dharwad for ECE/CSE-related branches, and also private colleges like RVCE, BMS, and MSRIT through KCET or COMEDK, where your son’s chances of securing a rank below 100 are high. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Ans: Anvita Madam, you have not mentioned your son's Home State. At a 95.32 percentile, the expected CRL is around 55,000 to 70,000. Admission to top NIT CSE and ECE branches is difficult, but your son can target core branches in lower-tier NITs such as Agartala, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Puducherry. For IIITs, he can consider ECE or CSE in newer IIITs like Bhagalpur, Kalyani, Dharwad, Una, Kottayam, and Sri City, especially through later rounds or CSAB Special Rounds. Additionally, he should fill choices for GFTIs and actively participate in CSAB Special Rounds. It is also advisable to keep backup options ready with 3-4 reputable private engineering colleges in and around your state, along with good state engineering colleges. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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my son scored 99.20 percentile AIR 12780. Will he be able to get seat for CSE, AI, ECE in either NIT suratkale , NIT Warangal, NIT tricichy? We are open to IIIT- B. We are from karnataka general category. Please could you provide me guidance

Ans: Vijay Sir, With a CRL of 12,780 and Karnataka General category, admission to NIT Surathkal in CSE, AI, or ECE is difficult since 2025 home-state closing ranks were approximately CSE 2,726, AI 3,579, ECE 5,349, and IT 4,086, while Mechanical closed around 11,806. NIT Trichy and Warangal for CSE, AI, and ECE are also unlikely due to your son's other state category, as their cutoffs for these branches are much higher-ranked. IIIT Bangalore appears difficult as well, with 2025 cutoffs around CSE 5,516, DSAI 6,855, ECE 7,222, and iMTech ECE 7,661. Recommended backup options include NIT Surathkal Mechanical or Chemical branches, IIIT Sri City, Kottayam, or Dharwad for CSE/AI, NIT Calicut or Goa for ECE, and private colleges through COMEDK and KCET. Since your son aims for CSE and allied branches as well as ECE, it’s advisable to also focus on KCET and COMEDK counselling, where with his JEE Main score of 99.20 percentile, he is likely to secure a rank below 100–150 (from KCET/COMEDK), making admission to one of the top three colleges in Karnataka highly probable. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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My son has got 65k CRL in Jee Mains. Please suggest collage options for core branches. We belong to Delhi General Category.

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Hi sir. I am scoring 141 in kcet. What should my Puc board 2 marks be to secure a rank below 1k? Considering the hardness of 2026 kcet compared to the last years.

Ans: KCET engineering rank is calculated using 50% KCET PCM score plus 50% 2nd PUC PCM marks. With a KCET score of 141 out of 180, your KCET part translates to approximately 39.17 out of 50. To secure a rank below 1,000, you should aim for at least 290 out of 300 in PCM in your 2nd PUC exams, preferably 295 or higher, as 141 in KCET is good but may not guarantee a top 1,000 rank. The final rank will depend on the difficulty level of the 2026. ALL the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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My sons rank is 120465 and obc rank 40064 He want to take up mechnical engg Pls suggest collage we live in chandigarh

Ans: Shilpa Madam, With a CRL of 1,20,465 and OBC-NCL rank of 40,064, admission to Mechanical branches in good NITs is difficult, as most NIT Mechanical OBC closing ranks are much lower. Since you are based in Chandigarh, your son's best government option is PEC Chandigarh, a GFTI participating in JoSAA and CSAB, but even PEC Mechanical home-state trends typically have much lower CRL cutoffs, so chances remain low. However, your son can fill choices including PEC Mechanical, Civil, and Production branches; Mechanical at NIT Puducherry, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, and Sikkim; and other GFTIs. It is also advisable to consider backup options such as Chandigarh University, Chitkara, CGC Landran/Jhanjeri, UIET Hoshiarpur, Thapar, private colleges in Punjab and Haryana, and state counselling. Participating in the CSAB Special Round is very important, as it often offers improved admission opportunities. ALL the BEST for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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Please suggest ur order of preference for open category Telangana state 29732 rank jee 2026 sir.

Ans: Hi Su,
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Based on your rank and domicile, there are opportunities in Warangal for an Integrated MSc, with a high probability for Civil Engineering, good possibilities for Biotech, and potential for Chemical Engineering in the CSAB round.

For other NITs, there are possibilities for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Srinagar, as well as ECE or Mechanical in NIT Mizoram, Nagaland, and Sikkim.

Additionally, possible for Civil or Mechanical Engineering in Durgapur and Jalandhar.

In general, at top NITs possible to get less competitive branches, while in newer NITs, chances are to secure ECE or CSE (sometimes). In mid-tier NITs, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is possible.

I encourage you to actively participate in the counseling process to achieve your goals.

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