Project Officer Recruitment 2026 at IIT Tirupati – Apply for ARE&M Sponsored Project

Project Officer Recruitment 2026 at IIT Tirupati – Apply for ARE&M Sponsored Project

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati, through its Centre for Sponsored Research and Consultancy (CSRC), invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Project Officer under an Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M)-sponsored project undertaken by the Departments of Chemistry and Electrical Engineering.

The project focuses on improving the reliability of Short Circuit Testers (SCTs) used in battery manufacturing processes through advanced data analytics and electronics methodologies.

Position Details

Project Title

Reliability Enhancement of Short Circuit Tester (SCT) in Battery Manufacturing Process

About the Project

The project aims to significantly improve the reliability and performance of Short Circuit Testers (SCTs) used in battery manufacturing. The selected candidate will work on developing enhanced methodologies for data acquisition, analysis, feature extraction, and predictive modelling to optimize testing processes and support industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

The selected Project Officer will be involved in:

• Data acquisition using Python/SCPI commands

• Statistical data analysis and interpretation

• Feature extraction from waveform datasets

• Conducting experiments at ARE&M facilities, including battery teardown activities for correlation studies

• Developing decision-tree-based classifiers

• Preparing technical documentation, including SOPs and reports

• Assisting in technology transfer and industry-related activities

• Supporting research and development activities in battery manufacturing technologies

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks

OR

• M.Sc. in Electronics

• M.E./M.Tech in relevant disciplines

Preferred Skills

Candidates with prior experience in the following areas will be preferred:

• Data acquisition systems

• Python scripting

• Basic electronics

• Statistical data analysis

• Signal processing and feature extraction techniques

Relaxation Criteria

Minimum CGPA Requirements

• OBC/EWS: 5.5 CGPA

• SC/ST/PwD: 5.5 CGPA

Minimum Marks Requirements

• OBC/EWS: 55%

• SC/ST/PwD: 55%

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 45 Years (as on the date of advertisement)

Principal Investigators

• Dr. Sourav Chakraborthy

• Dr. Vignesh V

Why Join This Project?

• Opportunity to work at one of India's premier technological institutes.

• Exposure to cutting-edge battery manufacturing and testing technologies.

• Hands-on experience in industrial R&D and applied electronics.

• Opportunity to work on data-driven methodologies and predictive analytics.

• Industry interaction through collaboration with Amara Raja Energy & Mobility.

Important Dates

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before 26 June 2026 and become part of an industry-oriented research project at IIT Tirupati focusing on advanced battery testing technologies and data-driven manufacturing solutions.

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