Ashutosh Tiwari

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.