Project Engineer Position in Mechatronics and Biomedical Systems for AI-Based Personalized Above-Knee Powered Prostheses Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is inviting applications for a Project Engineer position in the thematic area of Mechatronics and Biomedical Systems. The project is titled “Development of AI-Based Personalized Above Knee Powered Prostheses for Soldiers” and is hosted at the Centre of Excellence in Affordable Healthcare (CoEAH), IIT Kharagpur.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with interests in Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems, and AI-enabled medical device development. The work involves advanced prosthesis design and likely combines modelling, fabrication, embedded systems, control, and personalized assistive technology.

Eligibility: Preferred qualification is MTech/ME in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Engineering. The advertisement also allows BTech graduates in these fields with 2 years of experience. Candidates with CSIR-UGC, NET, or GATE are preferred. Desired technical skills include 3D modelling, FEA analysis, CAD design and fabrication, embedded circuit design, PCB design, and control system design. The age limit is 40 years, subject to sponsor rules.

Funding: The consolidated compensation is up to Rs. 56,100 per month, depending on qualification and experience. The appointment is for 27 months or until the project ends, whichever comes first.

Funding agency: Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence.

Application: The deadline is 24-06-2026. Applicants should email their CV to [email protected]. The post references IIT Kharagpur advertisement IIT/SRIC/R/AAK/2026/103.

Note: The post mentions an opportunity to do higher study, but it is primarily a project employment opening rather than a PhD/Masters admission call.