INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR
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National Centre for Flexible Electronics

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/104

Reference No: SCDT/FlexE/2025/004

Applications are invited for temporary & contractual post to work on printed electronics at Samtel Centre for Display Technologies (SCDT) and National Centre for Flexible Electronics, IIT Kanpur.

Name of Post: Project Technician

Minimum Qualification: B.Sc + 4 years of relevant experience Or 3 years Engg. Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience Or High School+ ITI+ 9 years of relevant experience

Desirable Qualification and Expertise:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in electronics assembly and laboratory operations.
  • Proficiency in soldering techniques, PCB design, and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience with laser cutting machines, 3D printers, and screen printing.
  • Familiarity with electrical measurement tools and calibration equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management and documentation.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and CAD tools such as Google SketchUp.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

PCB Assembly & Repair:

  • Soldering SMT and through-hole components using SMD Reworking Station and Pick & Place techniques.
  • Performing solder paste deposition and reflow processes.
  • Etching copper-clad boards for routing and breakout board applications.
  • Understanding circuit schematics and troubleshooting PCB issues.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

  • Operating and maintaining CO2 laser cutting machines.
  • Managing and maintaining Ultimaker 3D printers.
  • Conducting basic screen printing for PCB and electronic enclosures.
  • Performing calibration of thermistors using Fluke calibration equipment (7340).
  • Handling the Voltera V-One PCB printer.

Laboratory Support & Research Assistance:

  • Recording and analyzing test data for research projects.
  • Fabricating inductors and transformers for experimental setups.
  • Assisting in measurement and data acquisition using electrical instruments.
  • Performing heat sink design and testing.
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical laboratory equipment.
  • Providing assistance in ongoing research projects and experiments.

Inventory & Documentation:

  • Managing and tracking electronic components inventory.
  • Handling project-related documentation and maintaining records.
  • Using MS Office for report generation and data management.

Field Work & Additional Tasks:

  • Conducting field visits as required for project execution.
  • Assisting in the development of electronic enclosures using Google SketchUp (CAD) for 3D printing.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards in laboratory operations.

Salary: 18000-1500-45000/- (per month based on qualification)

Number of positions: One

Term of the appointment will be purely on temporary and contractual basis initially for a period of one year or end of the project, whichever is earlier

Note: The application should be submitted strictly online. Application will not be accepted in any other mode.

The last date for submitting online application shall be on or before 28th May, 2025.

To apply for post of Project Technician, please click here: Apply online

Please note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.


Contact:
Coordinator, Room No.: 305, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - 208016 (India)