Associate Professor- Mechanical Engineering

Position Overview

The Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conduct research, and support departmental academic and administrative activities. Candidates must have a strong background in Design & CAD or Robotics & Automation, with the ability to integrate modern tools, digital manufacturing practices, and emerging technologies into teaching and research.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Teaching & Learning

• Teach core and specialized courses in Mechanical Engineering, particularly in:

• Robotics & Automation

• Conduct laboratory sessions related to CAD/CAM, Robotics, Manufacturing, or Automation.

• Prepare lesson plans, course materials, and assessment tools aligned with outcome-based education (OBE).

• Guide student projects, internships, and final-year design/automation projects.

• Use modern pedagogical tools, simulation software, and LMS platforms effectively.

B. Research & Development

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in relevant areas such as:

• Computational Design

• Additive Manufacturing

• Robotics & Control

• Automation Systems

• Digital Twins, Smart Manufacturing

• AI/ML applications in Design/Automation

• Publish research in high-quality journals (SCI/Scopus/UGC).

• Apply for funded projects (DST, AICTE, MSME, industry collaborations).

• Supervise UG/PG research and contribute to innovation, patents, and prototype development.

C. Academic Administration

• Participate in curriculum development and periodic revision of courses.
• Support departmental activities, accreditation processes (NBA/NAAC/ABET), and internal audits.
• Organize workshops, FDPs, technical events, industrial visits, seminars, and conferences.
• Maintain academic records, documentation, and contribute to internal quality assurance.

D. Student Engagement & Mentoring

• Mentor students regarding academics, research, and career pathways.
• Support student technical clubs (Robotics Club, CAD Club, SAE, ASME, etc.).
• Encourage student participation in competitions (Baja, Supra, Robocon, Hackathons, etc.).

3. Required Qualifications

• Educational

• Ph.D. awarded as per regulatory guidelines (AICTE/UGC).
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4. Required Technical Skills (any of the following)

Design / CAD Specialization

• CAD Tools: SolidWorks, CATIA, CREO, NX
• CAE Tools: ANSYS, Abaqus, HyperMesh
• Product Design, GD&T
• FEA / CFD / Topology Optimization

Robotics & Automation Specialization

• Robotics (Kinematics, Dynamics, Control)
• PLC, SCADA, Industrial Automation
• Embedded Systems & Sensors
• MATLAB/Simulink, ROS
• Mechatronics & Motion Control

5. Additional Skills

• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Ability to engage students with practical and industry-linked teaching
• Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to academic excellence and continuous learning

6. Compensation

• Salary and benefits as per institutional norms.
• Additional incentives for research outputs, patents, and funded projects