Placement Statistics (Last 7 Years)

Top Recruiting Companies

The Welding program attracts placements from leading organizations across multiple sectors:

• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): Offers roles as Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance Specialist, and Automation Consultant.
• Tata Steel: Provides positions in structural welding, quality control, and materials engineering.
• BHEL: Recruits for power plant welding, automation systems, and inspection roles.
• ThyssenKrupp: Offers opportunities in industrial welding, robotics integration, and process optimization.
• JSW Steel: Provides roles in advanced welding techniques, metallurgy, and manufacturing processes.
• Reliance Industries: Seeks engineers for infrastructure development, pipeline construction, and offshore welding.
• Larsen & Toubro: Offers positions in construction welding, marine engineering, and automation.
• Mahindra & Mahindra: Recruits for automotive welding, quality assurance, and manufacturing roles.
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC): Provides opportunities in power plant welding and inspection.
• Siemens: Offers roles in automation systems, robotics integration, and industrial engineering.
• Honeywell: Recruits for aerospace welding, materials testing, and quality assurance.
• Wipro: Provides positions in software development for welding simulation tools and automation.
• Infosys: Offers roles in analytics, data modeling, and process optimization related to manufacturing.
• Tata Motors: Seeks engineers for automotive welding, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL): Recruits for power generation equipment welding and inspection.
• Indian Oil Corporation (IOC): Provides opportunities in pipeline welding, refining processes, and infrastructure.
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL): Offers roles in steel production, welding quality control, and materials testing.
• Coal India Limited: Recruits for mining equipment welding, transportation infrastructure, and safety compliance.
• National Aluminium Company (NALCO): Provides opportunities in aluminum alloy welding, casting processes, and material selection.
• NTPC Ltd: Offers positions in thermal power plant construction, maintenance, and automation.

Sector-Wise Analysis of Recruitment Trends

IT/Software Sector: Graduates often transition into roles involving software development for welding simulation tools, data analytics for manufacturing processes, or automation system design. Companies like Wipro and Infosys value the analytical and problem-solving skills developed in engineering programs.

Core Engineering Sector: This is the primary domain for most graduates, with opportunities in aerospace, automotive, marine, and construction industries. Major recruiters include HAL, BHEL, Tata Steel, and JSW Steel.

Finance Sector: Some graduates find roles in quantitative finance or risk analysis, leveraging their analytical skills. Firms like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley occasionally recruit from engineering programs due to the strong mathematical foundation.

Consulting Firms: Consulting companies such as McKinsey & Company and BCG may hire graduates for projects involving manufacturing optimization, process improvement, or supply chain logistics.

Analytics Roles: With growing emphasis on data-driven decision-making in industries, analytics roles are becoming increasingly popular among engineering graduates. These positions often involve modeling manufacturing processes, optimizing resource allocation, and improving product quality.

PSUs: Government-owned enterprises like NTPC, BHEL, and SAIL regularly recruit from this program due to the high demand for skilled welders in infrastructure projects.

Internship Season

The internship season typically begins in July of the third year. Students are placed with companies based on their academic performance, interests, and industry requirements. Historical stipend data shows that most internships offer a monthly stipend ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000.

Key companies during internship season include HAL, Tata Steel, BHEL, Siemens, and JSW Steel. Stipends vary depending on the company's size, location, and nature of work. Internship durations typically range from 2 to 6 months, with some extended opportunities available for outstanding performers.

Internship experiences often lead to full-time offers or further research collaborations, enhancing career prospects significantly. The department provides guidance throughout the internship process, ensuring that students gain maximum value from their experience.