Job Title: Lecturer- Foundry Technology - PSG Polytechnic

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Coimbatore

Industry: Education

Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or M.E. in Engineering Design.

Experience: 0 - 8 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Lecturer – Foundry Technology to deliver high-quality instruction in foundry technology and metal casting processes. The role involves teaching theoretical concepts, conducting practical and laboratory sessions, guiding student projects, and developing students' technical skills in foundry operations and manufacturing practices. The candidate is expected to adopt innovative teaching methods and actively contribute to departmental and institutional development.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver lectures and conduct practical sessions on foundry technology, metal casting processes, and manufacturing fundamentals.

· Demonstrate various casting techniques, including sand casting, die casting, and investment casting, covering pattern making, mould preparation, core making, melting, and pouring.

· Explain the properties and applications of foundry materials, moulding materials, metals, and alloys.

· Adopt innovative teaching methodologies, practical demonstrations, and digital learning tools to enhance student understanding.

· Develop instructional materials, assignments, laboratory manuals, and assessment methods.

· Guide students in academic activities, mini and major projects, internships, and industry-oriented learning related to foundry and manufacturing.

· Maintain foundry laboratory equipment, machinery, tools, and infrastructure, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with safety procedures.

· Contribute to curriculum development and revision by incorporating emerging foundry technologies and current industrial practices.

· Organise and participate in workshops, seminars, technical competitions, exhibitions, and skill development programmes.

· Collaborate with industries for guest lectures, industrial visits, internships, technical training,



and industry-oriented projects.

· Participate in applied research, consultancy, innovation, process improvement, and prototype development related to foundry technology.

· Assist in departmental documentation, ISO compliance, accreditation, institutional committees, and governance activities.

· Contribute to the overall academic and developmental initiatives of the department and institution.

Desired Candidate Qualification:

· B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or M.E. in Engineering Design.

· 0–8 years of teaching or relevant industry experience. Freshers with strong technical knowledge and an interest in teaching are encouraged to apply.

· Strong knowledge of foundry processes, metal casting techniques, pattern making, moulding, core making, melting, pouring, solidification, and casting defects.

· Understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, foundry materials, casting quality control, inspection, and defect analysis.

· Ability to conduct practical laboratory sessions, demonstrate foundry operations, guide student projects, and apply effective teaching and assessment methods.

· Positive communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Interest in research, innovation, process improvement, industry collaboration, and continuous professional development.

· Commitment to technical education, student mentoring, and overall student development.

About the Institutions:

PSG Polytechnic College, established in the year 1939, a pioneer institute in the field of Technical Education and Research is a Government aided, ISO 9001 certified institution with Autonomous status from 1976. This aids it to have a flexible curriculum and updated syllabi. The Polytechnic College has the best laboratories with free access to the students and prepares them with the latest method of learning industrial practices. The industry attachment Programme, compulsory for all courses provides the students an exposure for current industrial practices. The college is located in the same campus as the PSG Industrial Institute.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

📌 Lecturer- Foundry Technology - PSG Polytechnic (Coimbatore)
🏢 PSG Polytechnic College
📍 Coimbatore