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"Hiring Indian engineers is about competence," says Aron Govil
Govil said American firms’ reliance on Indian engineers stems from a need for competence, not cost-cutting.
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Bhavana P - Fri, 08, Aug 2025
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Aron Govil, CEO of Ducon Group, contends that the American education system's deficiencies and cultural attitudes are the primary causes of the scarcity of skilled engineers in U.S. technology companies, rather than corporate hiring preferences.
“Hiring Indian engineers isn't about cutting costs, it’s about finding competence. Indian engineers come with stronger technical foundations, work ethic, and ability to take on challenging roles,” he said.
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India produces millions of engineering graduates annually, many highly skilled in software development, data science and other STEM disciplines. In contrast, Govil said, fewer U.S.-born students, particularly white Americans, pursue such fields, gravitating instead toward media, communications, business, or social media careers, which are perceived as less demanding and more glamorous.
“Many American families place less emphasis on academic excellence, and even less on technical education. Engineering and science are often seen as “uncool,” or unnecessarily hard, especially compared to the glamorous world of influencers, athletes, or entertainers,” he said.
He compared this with the Indian and Chinese education systems and said families here tend to pressure their kids to pursue academically challenging fields. “Families encourage (and often pressure) children to become engineers, doctors, or scientists. Education is viewed not just as a path to personal growth, but as a responsibility and a means of family advancement,” he said.
Govil outlined five steps to reduce dependence on foreign talent: overhaul K–12 STEM education, promote engineering and science as patriotic and prestigious careers, encourage parental involvement in fostering technical skills, reform university pathways to make engineering more accessible, and develop corporate training partnerships with schools and community colleges.
He argued that blaming foreign engineers or the companies hiring them misses the point. “Excellence cannot be legislated; it must be cultivated. If America wants to lead the world in technology with a homegrown workforce, it must get serious about education, family values, and national priorities.”
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