Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor in Aurangabad: Future Jobs and Skills Needed in 2026 (Updated June 2026)

Here's the thing about the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor — most people in Aurangabad know it's happening, but very few have a clear picture of what jobs it's actually creating right now. The AURIC (Aurangabad Industrial City) node of the DMIC has already attracted ₹71,343 crore with 62,405 committed jobs, making it one of the fastest-growing industrial zones in Maharashtra. This isn't a future promise — plants are operational, new ones are being commissioned, and companies like Hyosung, Lubrizol, Ather Energy, Toyota Kirloskar, and Skoda VW are actively hiring. The roles they're creating span mechanical design, industrial automation, IT/OT integration, quality engineering, and supply chain management. What most people don't realize is that these jobs strongly favor candidates with specific technical skills — not just degrees.

What Is the DMIC and Why Does Aurangabad's AURIC Node Matter?

The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is a ₹1.2 lakh crore infrastructure project jointly developed by the Indian and Japanese governments to build world-class industrial zones along the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor between Delhi and Mumbai. Aurangabad's AURIC node — spanning 10,000 acres in Shendra-Bidkin — is one of the first greenfield smart industrial cities to come up under this corridor. It was specifically chosen for its central location between Pune and Nagpur, proximity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) via the freight corridor, and Maharashtra's industrial policy incentives. Unlike older MIDC estates that developed organically over decades, AURIC is planned infrastructure — 24/7 power, 100 Mbps connectivity, piped utilities, and plug-and-play factory plots. That's why companies like Hyosung (₹3,000 crore), Lubrizol (₹1,680 crore), and Toyota Kirloskar are choosing AURIC over older estates.

Which Companies Have Set Up Plants in AURIC and Are Now Hiring?

Here are seven companies that have either commissioned plants or are in active hiring phase at the AURIC zone as of 2026. Skoda VW India (Plot A-1/1, Shendra) — India's largest car assembly plant, with 200+ engineering and quality roles. Bajaj Auto Waluj (Plot G-137, Waluj MIDC) — adjacent to AURIC, running 164+ open positions across manufacturing, design, and supply chain. Endurance Technologies (Plot E-92, Waluj) — aluminium die casting and suspension parts for Honda, Hero, and TVS; mechanical and quality engineers. Hyosung (Shendra AURIC) — South Korean industrial conglomerate making technical textiles and power transformers; hiring engineers and production supervisors. Lubrizol (AURIC) — specialty chemicals; process engineering and quality roles. Toyota Kirloskar (AURIC Phase 2) — EV component manufacturing and assembly; automation and production engineering. Ather Energy (Bidkin AURIC) — electric scooter manufacturing; design, manufacturing, and software roles across its Giga factory.

Job Roles Being Created by DMIC Investment in Aurangabad

The DMIC investment mix in AURIC creates a specific profile of jobs — not the IT service jobs you'd find in STPI Chikalthana, but engineering and operations roles tied to physical manufacturing. The highest-volume roles are: Production and manufacturing engineers — managing assembly lines, quality checkpoints, and lean manufacturing workflows; Mechanical design engineers — CAD-based component design for automotive and industrial products; Automation engineers (PLC/SCADA) — programming and maintaining automated production lines, increasingly with Industry 4.0 overlays; Quality engineers — APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA processes for tier 1 automotive; Supply chain and logistics analysts — vendor management, ERP-based inventory planning, and just-in-time operations; Industrial IT / OT engineers — integrating plant floor systems with enterprise software, a rapidly growing niche in AURIC companies.

Skills That DMIC Employers Are Specifically Looking For in 2026

What most people don't realize is that DMIC employers care far more about demonstrable technical skills than the name of your college. Here's what they're actually assessing in interviews. For design roles: Can you model a part from a 2D drawing in SolidWorks or NX? Do you understand GD&T tolerances? For automation roles: Can you write a PLC ladder logic program for a simple conveyor control? Do you understand SCADA alarm management? For quality roles: Can you run an SPC chart and interpret a control chart? Do you know APQP and PFMEA documentation? For IT/OT roles: Can you connect OPC-UA devices to a SCADA/MES system? Do you understand industrial networking basics? Companies like Endurance, Bajaj, and Skoda VW all do practical assessments — they'll give you a task or a drawing and ask you to demonstrate your skills right there. Theory alone does not pass these screens.

Salaries in AURIC Zone Companies: What to Expect in 2026

Salaries in AURIC zone companies have been rising as competition for skilled local talent intensifies. Based on AmbitionBox, Glassdoor, and Naukri salary data for Aurangabad/Sambhajinagar: fresh production/manufacturing engineer — ₹3–4.5 LPA; mechanical design engineer (1–3 yrs) — ₹4.5–7 LPA; PLC/SCADA automation engineer — ₹4–8 LPA; quality engineer (PPAP/APQP) — ₹4–7 LPA; senior roles with 5+ years experience in any of these tracks — ₹8–16 LPA. Roles at companies like Ather Energy and Lubrizol that require niche technical skills (EV battery management, specialty chemical process) tend to offer above-average packages. The key salary driver across all categories is certification — engineers with recognized course completion from an NSDC-affiliated center start 15–25% above uncertified peers.

How ABC Trainings Prepares You for DMIC Job Opportunities in Sambhajinagar

ABC Trainings has been preparing Sambhajinagar engineers for industrial jobs since 2014. Our AI Powered Product Design, Analysis & Simulation course covers the tools AURIC employers are specifically looking for — AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA basics, ANSYS FEA, and Industry 4.0 automation fundamentals. Our students have been placed at Bajaj Auto, Endurance, Mahindra, and L&T. Our two Sambhajinagar centers — Kalpana Plaza, N-1 Cidco and Osmanpura near Jama Masjid — run weekday and weekend batches. For working professionals at MIDC units who want to upskill without disrupting their job, weekend batches are the practical option. The course is CMYKPY-eligible — Maharashtra government pays eligible trainees ₹6,000–10,000/month during training. Call 7039169629 or WhatsApp 7774002496 to ask about the next batch and your CMYKPY eligibility.

FAQs

Which DMIC Aurangabad companies are hiring freshers in 2026?

Several AURIC zone companies are actively hiring freshers in 2026. Bajaj Auto Waluj (Plot G-137) regularly posts entry-level manufacturing and quality trainee roles. Endurance Technologies (E-92) takes freshers for production engineering positions. Ather Energy (Bidkin) hires engineering graduates for manufacturing and testing roles in its EV plant. Skoda VW Shendra (A-1/1) has a graduate trainee program. The common thread: freshers who have demonstrated practical skills in CAD, PLC, or quality tools get shortlisted far more often than those with theoretical degrees alone.

What qualifications are needed for AURIC zone engineering jobs?

For production and manufacturing engineering roles, a Diploma or BE/BTech in Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering is the baseline. What differentiates candidates is practical certification in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), automation (PLC/SCADA), or quality methodologies (Six Sigma Green Belt, PPAP). AURIC companies typically conduct practical assessments — not just written tests — so demonstrable skills matter more than marks. NSDC-affiliated certification from training institutes like ABC Trainings is recognized by most MIDC and AURIC employers in Maharashtra.

How is DMIC different from regular MIDC industrial areas?

DMIC zones like AURIC are greenfield smart industrial cities built from scratch with planned infrastructure — 24/7 uninterrupted power, 100 Mbps fiber, piped water, and plug-and-play factory plots. Traditional MIDC areas like Chikalthana or Waluj developed organically over decades and lack this level of integrated infrastructure. As a result, AURIC attracts higher-investment, export-oriented companies (Hyosung, Lubrizol, Toyota AURIC) that need reliable infrastructure for sophisticated manufacturing. Jobs in AURIC companies generally carry slightly higher salaries and better working conditions than equivalent roles in older MIDC estates.

Does ABC Trainings have placement connections with AURIC companies?

Yes. ABC Trainings has placed students at Bajaj Auto, Endurance, Mahindra, and multiple MIDC units in the Waluj and Chikalthana zones, which overlap with AURIC employer networks. Our counsellors maintain active relationships with HR contacts at several AURIC-adjacent companies and share placement referrals with eligible students. If you join our AI Powered Product Design, Analysis & Simulation course, placement support including referrals, mock interviews, and resume preparation is included in the fee. Call 7039169629 to discuss your career goals and which companies we can actively refer you to.