Manufacturing and Engineering
Manufacturing and Engineering
An optical engineer designs lenses, lasers, cameras and fibre-optic systems that use light, for medical devices, telecom, defence and consumer electronics.
A specialised field with openings in defence labs, electronics and medical-device firms.
Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.
| # | State | Main hubs | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru |
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru | High demand |
| 2 | Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | Medium demand |
| 3 | Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida |
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida | Medium demand |
Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.
Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)