IIT Gandhinagar Project Engineer (Device Reliability) Recruitment 2026 - Advt No. SPON/10455/Advt0297

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Research & Development Office invites online applications for a temporary position of Project Engineer (Device Reliability) under the project Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH). Interested candidates who fulfil the required qualifications and experience may apply through the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal by 11 September 2026.

Position Details

Application Link

Apply online at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.

Required Qualification (as per Institute norms)

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science discipline with a very good academic record throughout. OR
• M.Tech./M.S. or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Materials Science discipline with a minimum of 02 years of post-qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design in an organization/Industry of repute.
• Minimum 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development on semiconductor device and process reliability.
• Investigate device-degradation mechanisms such as bias-temperature instability, hot-carrier degradation, time-dependent dielectric breakdown, self-heating.
• Perform wafer-level device characterization using semiconductor parameter analysers, probe stations and other relevant instruments.
• Initiate and execute collaborative R&D projects with partner institutions and semiconductor companies.
• Prepare technical reports, research proposals, training material, publications and project documentation.
• Mentor students and project staff and support the timely execution of SAMARTH workforce-development and research activities.
• Support faculty members in organizing and delivering short-term courses, training programs, and workshops conducted periodically by the centre.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of semiconductor-device physics, fabrication processes and device-characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of semiconductor reliability mechanisms, accelerated stress testing, failure analysis and lifetime modelling.
• Hands-on experience with electrical characterization equipment such as semiconductor parameter analysers, probe stations or equivalent systems.
• Experience in experimental design, statistical data analysis and interpretation of reliability measurements.
• Proficiency in data-analysis and automation tools such as Python, MATLAB or equivalent software.
• Ability to develop technical training material and conduct classroom and hands-on laboratory sessions.
• Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, communication and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with academic researchers, technical staff and industry professionals.
• A strong motivation to contribute to India semiconductor ecosystem through advanced research, technology development, and innovation.

Documents to Submit

Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) - covering educational qualifications, relevant projects, technical expertise and tool experience, professional experience, publications/patents, and awards/scholarships.
2. Statement of Purpose (SOP) (1-2 pages) - addressing motivation, prior experience, how technical skills and career aspirations align with the objectives of the SAMARTH program at IIT Gandhinagar, and long-term career goals.

Contact

Prof. Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra, Professor, EE, IIT Gandhinagar - Email: nihar@iitgn.ac.in

Merely fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria does not entail a call for written test/interview. Only candidates shortlisted based on better qualification and quality of relevant experience shall be called for written test/skill test/interview. The authorities reserve all rights, not to call an applicant for selection test or not to fill up a position without assigning any reason.

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