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