Job Title
Assistant Professor / Faculty – Mechanical Engineering (Innovation & Industry-Oriented Teaching)
Location: Assam, India
About Us
We are reimagining engineering education.
Our vision is to produce mechanical engineers who are not only academically strong but also industry-ready from the day they graduate. We are redesigning our B.Tech Mechanical Engineering curriculum to combine strong engineering fundamentals with CAD, simulation, automation, AI, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, project-based learning, and real-world problem solving.
We are looking for educators who are excited by this challenge.
If you believe teaching is more than completing the syllabus, we would love to hear from you.
Role Overview
We are seeking passionate Mechanical Engineering faculty who enjoy building things, mentoring students, learning emerging technologies, and creating an engaging classroom experience.
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, laboratory modernization, student projects, industry collaborations, and innovation initiatives.
This is not a traditional lecture-only teaching role.
Responsibilities
Teaching
- Deliver undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses.
- Teach through demonstrations, case studies, industry examples, and hands-on activities.
- Integrate software tools into classroom teaching wherever appropriate.
- Develop practical assignments beyond textbook exercises.
Student Development
- Mentor student design and innovation projects.
- Guide interdisciplinary teams participating in competitions and hackathons.
- Help students build technical portfolios.
- Prepare students for internships and industry placements.
Curriculum Innovation
Contribute to modules in areas such as:
- CAD and Product Design
- SolidWorks / Creo / Fusion 360
- Engineering Graphics
- CNC and Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing
- Arduino-based automation
- PLC basics
- Python for Mechanical Engineers
- AI tools for engineering
- Industry 4.0
- Industrial IoT
- Digital Manufacturing
- Design Thinking
- Reverse Engineering
You are not expected to know everything. You should be willing to learn.
Industry Engagement
- Build relationships with industries.
- Arrange industrial visits.
- Identify internship opportunities.
- Bring live industrial problems into classrooms.
Continuous Learning
Faculty are expected to continuously upgrade their technical skills and obtain relevant certifications.
Essential Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or allied specialization
Essential Skills
We are looking for faculty who demonstrate:
- Strong engineering fundamentals
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Ability to explain concepts clearly
- Good communication skills
- Hands-on approach to teaching
- Project mentoring ability
- Comfort with technology
- Student-centric mindset
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional integrity
Preferred Technical Skills
Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- Creo
- AutoCAD
- ANSYS
- MATLAB
- Python
- Arduino
- PLC
- CNC Programming
- CAM
- 3D Printing
- Industrial Automation
- AI tools for engineering
- Excel and Power BI
Applicants are not expected to possess expertise in all areas. Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and teaching emerging technologies is highly valued.
What We Value
We would love to see evidence that you have:
- Built engineering projects
- Participated in competitions
- Developed prototypes
- Worked with industry
- Filed patents
- Created online learning content
- Guided student innovations
- Started clubs or technical communities
- Completed technical certifications
- Learned new software independently
Who Will Thrive Here
You will enjoy working with us if you:
- Love teaching.
- Enjoy experimenting with new ideas.
- Believe engineering should be practical.
- Get excited about solving problems.
- Encourage students to ask questions.
- See AI as a teaching and productivity tool, not a threat.
- Are willing to learn continuously.
Why Join Us?
You will have the opportunity to:
- Help build one of the region's most forward-looking Mechanical Engineering programs.
- Work with motivated students and a collaborative academic team.
- Design innovative laboratory experiences.
- Introduce emerging technologies into engineering education.
- Build strong industry connections.
- Shape the next generation of engineers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kamrup Metro District, Assam: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- total work: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
