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 advantages as per institutional norms.

- Additional incentives for research outputs, patents, and funded projects

📌 Associate Professor- Mechanical Engineering (Rajpura)
🏢 Chitkara University
📍 Rajpura