Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate – Smart Manufacturing at BITS Pilani – Off Campus Programmes & Industry Engagement.

Job Details

Job Title: Research Associate – Smart Manufacturing

Number of Positions: One

Location: Bengaluru

Remuneration: Up to ₹22 Lakhs per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• B.Tech./B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• M.Tech./M.E. in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, or IoT Engineering with 3+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in industrial automation systems is essential, including end-to-end design, integration, troubleshooting, and deployment of automation solutions in manufacturing or process industry environments.
• Proven expertise in industrial PLC integration (Siemens, ABB, Rockwell, Schneider Electric) for multi-equipment automation, safety interlocks, and process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1200/1500 series and TIA Portal for developing, validating, and commissioning automation logic.
• Practical exposure to SCADA development, HMI configuration, and real-time data acquisition for industrial monitoring and control.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus TCP, MES connectivity, and MQTT for IIoT and system-level orchestration.
• Applied experience with actuator systems, including VFDs, servo drives, pneumatic/hydraulic actuators, and their integration into automated cells, robotic systems, or process equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical and control panel design using AutoCAD or EPLAN, including schematic creation, wiring layouts, bill of materials, and implementation support for commissioning.
• Foundational knowledge in microcontrollers, Python, and MATLAB, especially for automation prototyping, data acquisition, digital twin modeling, or machine vision/robotics integration, will be an added advantage.
• Self-motivated, eager to acquire new skills, and willing to travel frequently based on project requirements.

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The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Suitable candidates may be referred for consideration.

Application Process

For Internal Candidates:

Interested internal candidates should submit their application along with a note justifying their suitability for the position, duly forwarded by their Reporting Officer. Applications should be sent to jobs@wilp.bits-pilani.ac.in with the Position Applied For clearly mentioned in the email subject line.

For External Candidates:

Please submit your application through the following link:

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Last Date for Submission of Applications: June 21, 2026

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