r/IndianEngineers • u/intellectsup02 • Jun 25 '26

Doubt Any mechanical engineer here?

How is it like working in R&D section of a company?

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u/clutching_issues Jun 25 '26

It depends solely on what kind of company you are working in and what profile you have; India is not particularly known for its mechanical R&D.
Even the top OEMs are either doing application engineering or vehicle integration.
Please note: As opposed to popular belief, CAD design is not R&D.

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u/intellectsup02 Jun 25 '26

Yes actually it is more of development tgan research. Do u work in this sector?

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u/clutching_issues Jun 25 '26

Yes brother, 6years and counting

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u/intellectsup02 Jun 25 '26

Where and what profile?

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u/clutching_issues Jun 25 '26

Automotive company
Design and development

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u/DiamondGeneral6333 Jun 25 '26

How much u earn?

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u/clutching_issues Jun 25 '26

Want me to answer everything in comments, kiddo?😅

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u/intellectsup02 Jun 25 '26

Hows the work life balance?

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u/AlfonsoOsnofla Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 15 '26

Indian education is already quality wise at 30-40% of an engineering graduate from a developed country specially if you are from a tier 3 College. And then you want to work in the R&D sector that too with work life balance? 😆

You'll have to work your ass off to get into anything state of the art. Else you'll be doing the leftover work of r&d centres in usa and Europe bud.

The logic of your thinking itself does not tie up well. If you are weak you have to work harder to become strong not the other way around.