German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies is set to double its India workforce by 2030, focusing on research and development rather than manufacturing. Currently employing 2500 professionals in India, the company plans to increase its headcount to 5000. Chief Marketing Officer Andreas Urschitz confirmed the initiative during a media roundtable, emphasizing that India plays a critical role in the firm’s innovation and development efforts.
Infineon’s strategy emphasizes strengthening its research and development capabilities in India. The company’s investment in local R&D has already contributed to innovations in connectivity controllers, automotive microcontrollers and embedded software. With a clear focus on technology advancement, the firm seeks to leverage India’s pool of skilled talent to drive new product development. This focused effort supports Infineon’s objective to increase revenue contributions from the region in the near future.
Infineon has entered into local collaborations to support the Indian semiconductor ecosystem. The firm signed an agreement with CDIL Semiconductors to supply bare die wafers for packaging into discrete and module products. A similar arrangement has been made with Kaynes Semicon. While these partnerships will enhance local chip production capabilities, Andreas Urschitz clarified that there are no near-term plans to establish a manufacturing facility in India, citing challenges related to scale and investment requirements at present.
Infineon has also signed memoranda of understanding with the government and the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology. These agreements aim to provide technical support, mentorship and training to startups and graduates in the semiconductor sector. The initiatives support local talent development and align with India’s broader objectives of energy independence and carbon neutrality. Infineon’s measured approach reflects its commitment to contributing to India’s evolving electronics industry while monitoring future opportunities without added risk.
