T.S. Srinivasan Centre for Polytechnic College and Advanced Training | Head of Department (HOD)

T.S. Srinivasan Centre for Polytechnic College and Advanced Training
Approved by AICTE | Affiliated to State Board of Technical Education and Training | Accredited by NBA – DME (SW) & DMT (SW) | Sponsored by TVS Group of Companies No.1, TVS School Road, Vanagaram, Chennai – 600 095.

Job Title: Head of Department (HOD) – Robotics and Automation

Institution: Polytechnic College

Reporting To: Principal / Dean

Scope: Academic leadership, department management, and industry collaboration for the Robotics and Automation program.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Development

• Oversee the design and implementation of the diploma programin Robotics and Automation, ensuring alignment with AICTE/MSBTE/DOTE standards .
• Update syllabi to include emerging technologies like PLC, SCADA, Industrial IoT, AI/ML, and robotic programming
• Promote hands-on learningthrough labs (e.g., robotics workshops, automation tools, microcontroller labs) and project-based courses

2. Department Administration

• Manage faculty recruitment, performance reviews, and mentorship (e.g., hiring lecturers with expertise in instrumentation, embedded systems, or mechatronics)
• Supervise lab infrastructure, including equipment like industrial robots (e.g., NACHI six-axis robots), PLC trainers, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems .
• Ensure compliance with NBA accreditationstandards by framing PEOs (Program Educational Objectives) and PSOs (Program Specific Outcomes) .

3. Industry Collaboration & Placement

• Establish MoUswith companies  for internships, in-plant training, and placements .
• Organize industrial visits, expert lectures, and workshopsto bridge academia-industry gaps
• Facilitate student placementsin roles like Automation Technician, Robotics Engineer, or Control Systems Specialist

4. Research & Student Development

• Encourage faculty and students to participate in national competitions, paper presentations, and projects(e.g., robotic arm design, IoT-based automation) .
• Foster entrepreneurshipthrough incubation centers or collaborations like FMCIII (Foundation for MakeItHappen Center) .
• Promote interdisciplinary researchin medical robotics, swarm robotics, or assistive technologies

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct stakeholder meetingswith alumni, parents, and industry experts to refine program outcomes
• Liaise with Boards of Studiesto review syllabi and incorporate industry feedback
• Represent the department in academic bodies (e.g., MSBTE, AICTE) and conferences

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Master’s/PhD in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, or related fields (e.g., Instrumentation, Embedded Systems)
• Experience: Minimum 08 – 10 years in teaching/research, with 5+ years in leadership (e.g., HOD, Program Coordinator) .
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PLC programming, CAD/CAM, robotic simulation tools, and industrial automation systems .
• Soft Skills: Leadership, communication, and ethical professionalism to mentor students and faculty

Performance Metrics

• Student placement rates (e.g., 100% target as per CPAT-TVS benchmarks) .
• Lab utilization and industry collaborations (e.g., MoUs signed annually)
• Research output (e.g., patents, publications, competition awards)

Additional Notes

• The role may involve workshop superintendenceor overseeing extracurricular activities (e.g., technical symposiums, blood camps) .
• Emphasis on social responsibility, such as projects addressing healthcare or environmental challenges

For further details, refer to specific institutional guidelines like those from WPI’s Robotics Engineering Department or AICTE-affiliated polytechnics .

Job Location : Chennai

Pay Scale/Qualifications: As per norms. Higher start for deserving candidates.

Apply Mode: Email.

How to Apply: Interested and Eligible candidates are requested to send your detailed resume along with necessary document, Passport size photograph, Highlight department which you apply and years of experience in Teaching / Industry to following Email Address and career registration in the website. Please Mention the Department/Post applied in the Subject Line of your email.

Organization Website

https://www.cpat-tvs.org/

Email Address:

• [email protected] . .Ph : 9176676077
• [email protected] :  Ph : 75500 00869