Job DescriptionThe Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for the position of Associate Professor with specialization in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, and Intelligent Manufacturing. The successful candidate will contribute to excellence in teaching, research, industry collaboration, innovation, and academic leadership while supporting the University's vision of providing industry-oriented, interdisciplinary engineering education.
nKey Responsibilities
nTeaching & Academic Delivery
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- Teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Robotics and Mechatronics.n
- Deliver courses such as:n
- Robotics and Automationn
- Industrial Roboticsn
- Mechatronic Systemsn
- Sensors and Actuatorsn
- Embedded Systems for Roboticsn
- Control Systemsn
- Artificial Intelligence for Roboticsn
- Machine Visionn
- CAD/CAM and Digital Manufacturingn
- Develop creative teaching methodologies including project-based, experiential, and outcome-based learning.n




- Design laboratory experiments and practical sessions using industrial robotics platforms and simulation software.n

nResearch & Innovation
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- Conduct high-quality research in Robotics, Automation, Smart Manufacturing, Autonomous Systems, Human-Robot Interaction, AI-enabled Robotics, and Industry 4.0.n
- Publish research papers in reputed SCI/Scopus-indexed journals.n
- Secure sponsored research projects from government agencies and industry.n
- Establish interdisciplinary research collaborations with national and international institutions.n
- Guide M.Tech. and Ph.D. scholars.n

nStudent Mentoring
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- Mentor students in capstone projects, innovation challenges, hackathons, robotics competitions, and entrepreneurship initiatives.n
- Encourage participation in SAE, BAJA, RoboCon, Smart India Hackathon, and similar national/international competitions.n
- Support student internships and industrial training.n

nIndustry Engagement
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📌 Associate Professor- Mechanical Engineering (Punjab)
🏢 Chitkara University
📍 Punjab