What is the scope in private sector after M. Tech in Power Electronics?

If the question is about industry scope,

Power systems

It deals with generation,transmission and distribution of electric power. In India, almost all major power generation companies are owned by the government.But certain companies like L&T,Tata power,GVK,Jindal power,Reliance power,Adani power, Schneider Electric Infrastructure,Suzlon energy etc, generate and distribute by offering roles for power systems engineers.

There are many companies like ABB,Schneider,Havells,crompton greaves,L&T which manufacture power system components like Switch gear,alternators,wind generators,transformers etc, where they need power systems engineers to design, analyse and test them.

Future opportunities for power systems such as smart grid and the latest technologies in power system technology are open to all.

Softwares such as PSCAD and Matlab require power system engineers to test, develop, and design their softwares.

Tata Consulting Engineers provides engineering solutions for power system problems with engineers.

Non-conventional power generation companies such as Tata solar,Rays power, and Suzlon have strong associations with power system engineers.

Power electronics:

It is responsible for converting power to efficient use. Every automobile company needs power electronic engineers to support electric vehicle technology and other electrical systems.

Power electronics are required for the existence of Flexible Ac transmission devices (FACTS) and HVDC technology in power systems.

Semiconductor companies such as Texas Instruments, analog devices and Semikron,ST microelectronics and NXP, Maxim Integrated, and Microchip design, manufacture, analyse, and test power semiconductors wherever power electronics personnel are needed.

Some software tool companies, such as MATLAB and Power sim, use power electronics expertise in order to create their products.

Gadgets and electronic appliances have embedded power electronics technology such as dc-dc convertors. They require power electronics personnel. eg.Laptop manufacturers.,Mobile phone manufacturers.

Electric motors has inseparable relation with power electronics.Motor drive manufacturers like ABB,Siemens,L&T,Honeywell,Rockwell and Medha servo drives need power electronics engineers to work on Converters,Switching technologies etc.

These and other household appliances, such as fan regulators, UPS, etc., use power electronics technology.

Both sides can have a longer list.

Usually Power electronics is most chosen stream in IITs/NITs/Universities for it is being associated with global private sector manufacturers. The placement scenario might not be the same every time. The individual has the right to choose.

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