Visiting Faculty and Instructor Positions in Smart Manufacturing Competency Center

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	BITS Pilani – Smart Manufacturing Competency Center (BITS Pilani)
Job Category	Teaching
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), M.Tech (mtech), Ph.D. (phd)
Number of Vacancies	6 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	Not specified in the notification.
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Visiting Faculty positions: Research focus in the specified discipline is mandatory. - Instructor positions: No specific experience mentioned beyond required qualifications.
Application Fee	- No application fee mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Applications invited for multiple faculty and instructor positions at BITS Pilani’s Smart Manufacturing Competency Center in Bengaluru.
- Positions include Visiting Faculty roles in Industrial Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and Machine Vision/Computer Vision, as well as Senior Instructor/Instructor roles in Industrial Robotics, Industrial IoT, and Additive Manufacturing.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- **Visiting Faculty – Industrial Robotics**: Mandatory Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related discipline with research focus in Industrial Robotics.
- **Visiting Faculty – Additive Manufacturing**: Mandatory Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with research focus in Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, or Advanced Manufacturing Processes.
- **Visiting Faculty – Machine Vision and Computer Vision for Manufacturing**: Mandatory Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, AI/ML, or related discipline with research focus in Machine Vision or Computer Vision.
- **Sr. Instructor / Instructor – Industrial Robotics**: B.Tech. in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, Electrical, or related disciplines (Instructor); M.Tech. in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, Electrical, or related disciplines (Senior Instructor).
- **Sr. Instructor / Instructor – Industrial IoT**: B.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, IoT, or related disciplines (Instructor); M.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, IoT, or related disciplines (Senior Instructor).
- **Sr. Instructor / Instructor – Additive Manufacturing**: B.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, IoT, or related disciplines (Instructor); M.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, IoT, or related disciplines (Senior Instructor).

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection process not specified in the notification — check the official application link for details.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All

📂 Required Documents

- Internal candidates must submit application along with a letter justifying their suitability for the position.
- All candidates must apply online via the provided Google Form link.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for Visiting Faculty positions at BITS Pilani – Smart Manufacturing Competency Center?

There are 3 vacancies for Visiting Faculty positions: Industrial Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and Machine Vision/Computer Vision for Manufacturing.

Q. What is the last date to apply for these positions at BITS Pilani?

The last date to submit applications is August 31, 2026.

Q. Are internal candidates required to submit any additional documents?

Yes, internal candidates must submit their application along with a letter justifying their suitability for the position.

Q. Where can I apply for these positions?

All candidates may apply directly at the provided Google Form link: https://forms.gle/zwhKeiCros6p8uYX6.

Q. What are the mandatory qualifications for the Visiting Faculty – Industrial Robotics position?

A mandatory Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline with a research focus in Industrial Robotics is required.