Delphi Automotive Systems announced that it will open a software technical centre in Bangalore to meet the increasing demand for vehicle software in a press release yesterday.
The new Delphi Technical Centre India will eventually employ about 250 people and will be located at the International Technology Park in Bangalore. Majority of the employees will develop microprocessor software used in embedded controls for electronic systems such as engine and powertrain controllers, antilock brakes, radios, instrument clusters and air control systems.
"As computing platforms in the vehicle continue to expand in size and number, the need for software to support these platforms is increasing dramatically," executive vice-president, Electronics & Mobile Communication Sector, Delphi Automotive Systems, Dave Wohleen said.
The initial focus of the new technology centre will soon be on automotive-embedded systems that depend on software as medium for providing product features, differentiation and adaptability to different vehicle customers. It will become a part of Delphi's global competency that links its engineering structure and resources around the world such as North America and Europe.
The technology centre will also offer services in computer-aided engineering, electrical computer-aided design, mechanical computed-aided design and more research and development. The centre will house nearly 15 systems, mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineers from other divisions.
In addition to the new technology centre, Delphi Delco Electronics Systems is currently recruiting software, design and test engineers for this growing segment in the US. Delphi, the leader in mobile multimedia products, has booked $2.9 billion in mobile multimedia business for its telematics, smart radios etc.
