thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology opens R&D center in Pune

thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has officially inaugurated a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune, India. The facility is designed to expand the company’s global research and development network, specifically focusing on software-defined mobility and advanced chassis technologies.

The center currently employs more than 120 engineers working on software, hardware, systems, and mechanical development for international customer programs. The company intends to expand the local workforce to over 300 employees in the coming years. Key areas of technical focus include embedded systems, functional safety, cybersecurity, and next-generation steering and chassis systems.

Viktor Molnar, COO of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology, stated that the center will strengthen development capacity for global customers by leveraging India’s engineering and software talent pool. The expansion increases the company’s footprint in India across engineering, sourcing, and sales, with potential for local production depending on future customer projects.