Tata Elxsi has opened an automotive and smart mobility innovation hub and engineering centre in Troy, Michigan.

This marks the 15th year for the Indian company in Troy, working with OEMs, suppliers and automotive ecosystems in the region.

The centre will support EV and green mobility, software and digital engineering for OEMs and tier-one suppliers. Tata Elxsi intends to grow its centre from 50 to 200 employees by 2025 while collaborating with universities on R&D and creating career opportunities for fresh engineering graduates through internships and purpose-driven projects.

“We are pleased to inaugurate our innovation hub and nearshore engineering centre in Troy, Michigan, and continue our commitment to the region where we have served our customers for the last 15 years,” said Manoj Raghavan, CEO of Tata Elxsi. “This new facility represents our commitment and investment in the US market and our strong partnership with our clients. Our goal is to provide them with best-in-class engineering, digital and design that will help them to innovate and transform their products and services for the future of smart and green mobility.”

Ram Ramaseshan, senior vice president for the Americas at Tata Elxsi, added: “We are delighted to inaugurate our new centre in Troy, Michigan. This investment reflects our commitment to our customers and the local automotive ecosystem, which has been a critical part of our success. Our new facility will enable us to collaborate more closely with our customers and work together for cutting-edge software development and engineering, and drive innovation in the automotive industry. We are also excited to leverage our presence in Michigan to expand our sales and business opportunities and build stronger relationships with local SMEs and universities. We look forward to continued growth and success in the region.”

Incorporated in 1989, Tata Elxsi provides design and technology services in select industries, including automotive, media, telecoms, healthcare and transportation. It works with OEMs and suppliers in the automotive and transportation industries for R&D, design and product engineering services from architecture to launch and beyond. It combines domain experience across autonomous, electric and connected vehicle technologies and software-defined vehicles. It is supported by a worldwide network of design studios, development centres, offices, and a global pool of over 12,000 engineers and specialists. The company’s headquarters are in Bengaluru, India.