Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of technology consulting and digital transformation solutions, has partnered with Universal Scientific Industrial (USI), a global leader in electronic design and manufacturing, to establish USI's first Engineering Offshore Development Center (ODC) in India. Situated in Tech Mahindra’s Bengaluru office, this new center aims to accelerate advancements in smart device engineering and innovation.

The collaboration is set to deliver scalable solutions, faster time-to-market, and groundbreaking advancements. By leveraging Tech Mahindra's expert talent pool and cutting-edge laboratories, the center will focus on future-oriented technologies such as connected devices, additive manufacturing, connected vehicles, and augmented and virtual reality. This marks a key milestone for USI as it strengthens its engineering capabilities in India, with a focus on software development, hardware design, and testing.

Narasimham RV, President of Engineering Services at Tech Mahindra, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with USI to launch a first-of-its-kind engineering development center. This underscores our commitment to driving innovation through specialized engineering services. We are positive that this collaboration will pave the way for device software and hardware design advancements, ultimately setting the stage for future partnerships.”

The center will offer comprehensive services, including modem software development, Android telephony, middleware, board support package (BSP), device driver engineering, and advanced hardware and printed circuit board (PCB) design. By combining Tech Mahindra’s expertise in next-generation technologies with USI’s innovation-focused approach, the center will enhance capabilities in modem, radio frequency software, and video bar development.

John Fang, USI’s Chief Technology Officer, said, “The establishment of our offshore development center with Tech Mahindra marks a significant milestone in extending the capabilities of USI’s R&D efforts. By leveraging Tech Mahindra’s specialized talent pool and deep expertise in the telecom and automotive sectors, we are well-positioned to enhance both the speed and quality of our innovations. This partnership will provide us with the scalability and flexibility needed to accelerate our time to market and meet the evolving demands of our customers. We are excited about the collaboration with Tech Mahindra and look forward to achieving new heights together.”

The new facility will help USI streamline product development, enabling it to focus on core competencies while benefiting from competitive pricing and efficient service delivery. As the first of its kind for USI in India, this center highlights how global companies can harness India’s engineering expertise to enhance time-to-market and drive product innovation. It also signals a new era of collaboration, showcasing the potential for joint innovation and operational excellence to address the needs of a dynamic global market.