r/PLCAutomation

hi guys, i am a third year mechanical engineering student from India, i want to switch to automation sector as i am not liking the core mechanical that much. So i want advises from the industry experts. For now i just want to enter the job market as a fresher after my fourth year, so what are the skills i need to learn to get that fresher job, since my degree will be in mechanical it will be hard for me i guess. so how can i actually get one and what are the main skills that companies look for. Thanks in advance.