BITS Pilani WILP and Siemens Collaborate to Launch Joint Certification in PCB Design and Analysis
New Delhi, 03rd February 2026: BITS Pilani, through its Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) and Siemens EDA today 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.”
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group-Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani stated, “At BITS Pilani, we have always believed that real progress happens when learning meets real-world problem solving. This collaboration with Siemens EDA is an important step in that direction. By bringing cutting edge tools and industry practices directly into the hands of our learners, we are helping them build the confidence and skills needed to contribute meaningfully to India’s semiconductor and electronics journey. Our goal is to open doors for our students and working professionals so they can become the innovators and leaders who will shape the country’s design and manufacturing future. This partnership reflects our commitment to creating learning experiences that are practical, relevant, and deeply impactful.
Prof. G. Sundar, Director, BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division mentioned, “The collaboration between BITS Pilani WILP and Siemens EDA reflects our belief that sustained industry–academia partnerships are essential for meaningful educational impact. By working closely with Siemens EDA, we are creating learning experiences that evolve with industry needs, ensuring that our students and professionals remain relevant, adaptable, and prepared to lead future design and manufacturing initiatives.”
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.
About BITS Pilani WILP
BITS Pilani, through its Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP), partners with leading industries to offer higher education programmes that integrate academic rigour with real-world application. WILP serves over 50,000 working professionals annually across diverse technology and management domains, fostering talent for India’s evolving digital economy.
About Siemens EDA
Siemens EDA, a business unit of Siemens Digital Industries Software, is a world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software. The company’s software, services and comprehensive portfolio of solutions are used by companies worldwide to develop integrated circuits (ICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic systems. Siemens Digital Industries Software is driving transformation to enable a digital enterprise where engineering, manufacturing and electronics design meet tomorrow.
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