Delphi to raise head count at Bangalore centre

US-based mobile electronics and transportation systems supplier Delphi today said it would hire 150 more engineers at its Bangalore Technical Centre to cater to the automobile sector.

The company would be increasing its head count to 850, from 700 at present. It has also increased the lab space in the centre by over three times to 13,500 sq ft, up from 4,000 sq ft earlier, Delphi said in a statement.

"Our vision is to continue providing significant engineering capability to meet the growing global needs by harnessing Indian technical talent. The expansion of our Technical Centre showcases how important India has become for the future growth of Delphi," Delphi India President and MD Ashok B Ramaswamy said.

The Troy (Michigan)-based firm is looking at enhancing its designing and testing capabilities and increase focus on diverse areas like software development and verification, systems electrical design and mechanical design at the centre.

It would be catering to the needs of both Indian and global automobile manufacturers, the company added.

Delphi's major customers in India, include companies like Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Toyota Kisloskar and Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India.