BITS Pilani, through its Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) and Siemens EDA on Feb 4 announced a strategic collaboration to launch Joint Certification Programmes in PCB Design and Analysis, aimed at strengthening India’s electronics and semiconductor talent ecosystem.
The programme is designed to develop industry-ready professionals with hands-on expertise in schematic and multilayer PCB design, high-speed signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC analysis. Participants will train on Siemens EDA’s industry-leading Xpedition™ and HyperLynx™ platforms, gaining practical skills aligned with real-world design and manufacturing challenges.
Aligned with the Government of India’s Make in India and India Semiconductor Mission initiatives, the collaboration underscores a shared commitment to building indigenous design capabilities and accelerating India’s journey toward self-reliance in electronics and advanced manufacturing.
Speaking on the collaboration, Ruchir Dixit, Vice President and Country Manager, Siemens EDA, said, “This collaboration with BITS Pilani reinforces Siemens EDA’s commitment to strengthening India’s capability to design and develop world-class electronics products. The programme aims to create a strong pipeline of future-ready engineers, equipped with application-driven skills and industry-leading tools, to support India’s design-to-manufacturing innovation ambitions.”
Delivered through BITS Pilani WILP’s Smart Manufacturing Competency Centres, the joint certification will emphasize experiential and problem-based learning. The programme will be open to working professionals, students, and industry engineers, addressing critical skill needs across semiconductor design, automotive electronics, and industrial automation.
This collaboration marks an important step in building a future-ready workforce and advancing India’s position as a global hub for electronics design and manufacturing.
