Applications are invited for the Post of Project Associate-1 for the DST-WMT funded research project (DST/TTI/WMT/2023/115(G)) in School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC)Project Title: “Revolutionizing Nonferrous Scrap Recycling: Harnessing Industry 4.0 Technologies for Safe and Sustainable Solutions”

Sponsoring Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST) -WMT

Number of Position: One

Qualification for the post:

- B.E/ B.Tech. with valid GATE Score in Mechatronics /Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Computer Science

(or)

- M.E/M.Tech. in Mechanical/ Mechatronics / Electronics / Electrical/ Computer Science/Automation / Robotics or related engineering fields with valuable academic record.

Desirable: Knowledge and hands-on experience in Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Image Processing.

Salary: Rs. 31,000 per month + HRA stipend will be provided as per Institute norms.

Nature of appointment: Purely on temporary basis





Principal Investigator: Dr. Sathish G.P.; School of Mechanical Engineering.

Co-Principal Investigator (s): Dr. R. Ramakrishnan

Dr. R. Vasudevan

School of Mechanical Engineering

Apply online at http://careers.vit.ac.in with your resume and other relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, scientific accomplishments, experience (if any) and latest passport size photo etc. on or before (01/11/2026) or by email to: [email protected] with a subject line of “Project Accociate-1_DST_WMT-Sathish G.P.” on or before 06 November 2026.

TA and DA will not be paid to appear for the interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview later, which will be intimated by email.

JOB Location: VIT – Vellore Campus, Tamil Nadu.

📌 Project Associate-1 /DST-WMT/SMEC/Dr. Sathish G.P (Vellore)
🏢 Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli
📍 Vellore