Electronics

About the sector

Electronics is part of almost every home and workplace in India: mobile phones, televisions, washing machines, air conditioners, computers, CCTV cameras and much more. Every product that is sold has to be made, installed, serviced and repaired, and this creates steady demand for trained technicians and operators.

Growth in domestic electronics manufacturing, wider use of home appliances and the spread of security cameras in homes, shops and offices all add to the need for people with practical electronics skills.

Where people work

• Electronics manufacturing and assembly units
• Authorised service centres of appliance and mobile phone brands
• Repair shops and electronics retail stores
• Security system companies serving housing societies, shops and offices
• Field service teams that visit customers at home

Skills employers value

• Basic electrical and electronics knowledge, including safe handling of power supply
• Correct use of tools such as multimeters and soldering irons
• Reading wiring diagrams, product manuals and job sheets
• Step-by-step fault finding rather than guesswork
• Polite, clear communication with customers during home visits
• Punctuality, honesty and care with customers’ homes and property

Typical starting roles include field technician for home appliances, CCTV installation technician and mobile phone hardware repair technician. These and other roles are listed on this page, and you can compare roles across sectors on the job roles page.

How SkillMan supports you

SkillMan InfoCorp is affiliated to the Electronics Sector Skill Council.

• Skill training: industry-relevant, job-oriented training, customised to industry demand and kept up to date with the latest technology.
• Career guidance: our counsellors help you decide whether field service, repair or manufacturing work suits you best.
• Placement support: our dedicated placement team works to connect each trained candidate with suitable employers. Our placement partners include Micromax, among many others.

Take the next step

Not sure where you fit? Use the career finder to explore roles that match your interests. If electronics feels right, apply for training and our counsellors will share current batch details.