L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has unveiled an engineering design centre in Plano, Texas, to help deliver advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and technology solutions. In a statement, the company said the centre will create over 350 jobs and is part of plans to establish more near-shore facilities tailored to the evolving needs of its clients.鈥溾he center is equipped to design, develop, and test defense-related products and systems. The new design hub will also focus on advanced cybersecurity solutions, including a Security Operations Center (SoC), an enabler for Smart City technologies,鈥 LTTS said in the statement.After starting out with 100 engineers, the new facility aims to create over 350 high-skilled jobs in AI, digital engineering, cybersecurity and manufacturing solutions in core business segments, including Mobility and Tech, it added.Among other things, the centre will house capabilities such as Industry 4.0-based digital manufacturing; a real-time railway track inspection tool, an autonomous driving/advanced driver assistance system (AD/ADAS), wireless charging and battery management systems; and a fusion platform to leverage AI to deliver real-time insights for smart cities.鈥淭his center is more than just an engineering hub 鈥 it鈥檚 a symbol of our promise to bring innovation closer to our clients across all major segments and industries that we serve,鈥 said Alind Saxena, president and executive director 鈥 Mobility & Tech, at LTTS. 鈥淧lano is now a critical pillar in our global delivery model, with proximity to our clients, while working closely with local partners and talent to co-create industry-defining solutions right here in Texas.鈥漈he $1.26 billion listed technology services arm of engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been announcing large deals in recent months in the sustainability, manufacturing and automotive segments.