Festo Opens Bengaluru Global Capability Centre, Plans 600 Jobs

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

Festo, the automation technology company (Festo), has opened a global capability centre in Bengaluru and plans to create 600 jobs, according to a company press release. The centre marks an expansion of the firm's local footprint and positions Bengaluru as a hub for its capability development. The company said the investment responds to growing demand for automation and engineering services.

The new centre will support engineering, digital and service functions for the firm and is intended to strengthen local technical capabilities. It will provide opportunities for skilled professionals and is expected to contribute to workforce development in the region. The establishment aligns with the firm's strategy to decentralise key capabilities closer to major technology ecosystems.

The planned recruitment of 600 staff will span technical and professional roles and is likely to include positions across design, software and operations support. Hiring will prioritise local talent and aim to build specialised teams that can serve regional and global projects. The centre is designed to integrate with existing operations and augment the firm's capacity to deliver complex automation solutions.

Local suppliers and service providers are expected to see increased demand as the centre scales, creating indirect employment and business opportunities in the ecosystem. The expansion also underscores Bengaluru's appeal as a destination for global capability centres in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Observers said such moves can catalyse further investments in upskilling and infrastructure in the region.

The firm indicated that the centre will form part of its longer term growth plans and support its global delivery model. Officials described the initiative as a step to enhance competitiveness and responsiveness to client needs significantly.

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