Project Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Centre for System Design, NITK Surathkal

Applications are invited from eligible and enthusiastic candidates who are keen to contribute to cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) research and development. The appointment is purely temporary, with the tenure extending up to March 31, 2026.

? Post Details NITK

Post Name: Project Assistant
Number of Vacancies: 05 (Five)
Project Title: ANRF-Rare Earth Magnet-Free Axial Flux Synchronous, Radial Flux Switched Reluctance Motor and their Controllers for EV Applications
Project Duration: Up to March 31, 2026
Engagement Type: Temporary

? Educational Qualification Project Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Centre for System Design, NITK Surathkal

Essential Qualification:

• B.E / B.Tech in Electronics and Communication, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA.

Desirable Qualification:

• M.Tech degree in a relevant discipline.

?? Desired Skills for Project Assistant

Candidates with the following technical skills will be preferred:

• Strong programming skills in C, Embedded-C, and MATLAB.
• Experience in PCB Design and familiarity with design software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Altair HyperMesh, and Altair Flux.
• Practical experience in IoT-based systems, working with Arduino and ESP-based boards.
• Strong problem-solving and research aptitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

? Remuneration Project Assistant

The selected candidates will receive consolidated remuneration as per project norms of NITK Surathkal and the sponsoring agency.

(Exact amount to be mentioned in the official notification or during selection.)

? Important Information on Project Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Centre for System Design, NITK Surathkal

• Post Name: Project Assistant
• Total Vacancies: 05
• Tenure: Up to 31st March 2026
• Location: NITK Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka
• Mode of Application: Offline / Email (as per official notice)
• Selection Method: Interview / Written test (details to be notified to shortlisted candidates)

? About the Project

This research project focuses on the development of Rare Earth Magnet-Free Electric Motors and their controllers for Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. The project aims to design and optimize high-efficiency, sustainable, and cost-effective motor systems, reducing dependency on rare-earth materials while promoting indigenous EV technology.

? About the Institute NITK

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, is one of India’s premier engineering and research institutions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The Centre for System Design (CSD) at NITK fosters innovation, system-level design, and research collaboration in interdisciplinary fields such as robotics, embedded systems, and sustainable technologies.

? Conclusion

This is an excellent opportunity for young engineers and researchers with expertise in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering to gain hands-on experience in Electric Vehicle technologies at one of India’s top engineering institutes. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as per the instructions given in the official notification.

For more details, visit the official website: https://www.nitk.ac.in