It is not just the dearth of AI software engineers; India Inc is also grappling with a growing shortage of AI hardware engineers or experts who can handle physical infrastructure to support AI solutions.
The ongoing boom in artificial intelligence has created a high demand for engineers specialising in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; those who design, build, program and maintain robotic systems; and industrial automation specialists, executives at recruitment and search firms told ET.
According to an analysis conducted by recruitment firm Randstad for ET, demand has increased by 178% for robotics technicians, by 90% for HVAC engineers and 45% for industrial automation technicians over the past three years. The AI wave has also created a huge demand for trainers to train and skill the workforce on AI platforms.
“We are seeing a sharp rise in demand for robotics, industrial automation and HVAC specialists driven by smart manufacturing, EVs and data centre growth. Prompt engineering and AI training are among the newest roles created by GenAI adoption,” said Ritu Sethi, partner-technology at ABC Consultants.
