Project Engineer Position at IIT Kanpur – Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur invites applications for temporary project positions under a sponsored research project.

Summary

IIT Kanpur is hiring 02 Project Engineers for a temporary project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The initial appointment is for 01 year, extendable up to 02 years based on performance. Applications must be submitted via the provided Google Form before the deadline.

Designation

Project Engineer (02 Positions)

Research Area & Desirable Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following domains are preferred:

• Multi-sensor fusion
• Wear monitoring
• Thermal imaging
• Metal forming
• Optimization algorithms

Candidates must also be willing to travel to industrial plant sites for data collection, sensor deployment, and field testing, as the project involves active collaboration with industrial partners.

Location

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Eligibility / Qualification

Essential Qualification: M. Tech. in Mechanical/Production Engineering.

Job Description

The selected candidates will work as Project Engineers on a temporary basis coterminous with the project. Responsibilities include working on project tasks related to mechanical and production engineering domains, collaborating with industrial partners, and traveling to industrial plant sites for sensor deployment, data collection, and field testing.

Salary Range: INR 31,600 (consolidated)

Duration of Appointment: Initially for 01 year, with a provision to extend for 02 years based on satisfactory performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application via the Google Form before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email to further submit recommendation letters. The interview will be held online.

Last Date to Apply

October 31, 2026