Builder's Residency

Builder’s Residency — MedTech (Floaid)Location: IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai (on-site, flexible hours)Duration: 6 months (extendable)Compensation: ₹5,000/month honorarium + performance bonuses, PPO consideration, and non-cash benefits (see below)Openings: Limited cohort — we admit only a handful (4) each cycleWhy this residency is specialFloaid is building next-gen life-support systems in India. Residents tackle first-principles problems across biomechanics, mechatronics, embedded systems, controls, and clinical safety—not toy projects.You’ll ship real work into bench rigs and prototypes, get founder-level mentorship, and have opportunities for authorship/patent credit on qualifying work. The stipend is symbolic; the outcome is career-defining.Tracks (pick one primary; cross-train freely)Biomechanics & Fluids: pump hydraulics, hemolysis test design, catheter flow modeling, bench experiments.Mechatronics & Hardware: motor drivers, sensors, EMI/EMC hygiene, fixture design, rapid prototyping.Embedded & UI: STM32/CAN, control loops, safety interlocks, 5"–12" display UIs (Qt/LVGL/TouchGFX).Data & Controls: DAQ pipelines (NI/analog), calibration, algorithm prototyping, test automation.Quality & Regulatory (MedTech): test protocols, IEC 60601/62304 exposure, verification records.Clinical Research Ops: literature synthesis, risk analyses, design inputs, usability studies.Day-to-dayBreak down hard technical problems into experiments; design and run bench tests.Build quick, clean prototypes; document results others can reproduce.Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams; present weekly findings.Own a mini-project end-to-end (scope → plan → execute → measurable impact).What success looks likeWeek 2: Reproduced a prior experiment/build and pushed a small improvement.Week 6: Designed and executed a test or feature that unblocks a team dependency.Week 12: Lead-owning a mini-module/test pack with data strong enough to inform design.Benefits (beyond the stipend)Performance bonuses tied to clearly defined milestones.Meal support on lab/field days (canteen coupons or reimbursements per policy).Local travel reimbursements for approved lab/field work.Founder mentorship with weekly 1:1s and technical reviews.Patent & publication credit on eligible contributions.Hands-on lab access at IITM (fixtures, instruments, test rigs).Structured learning plan (MedTech safety, V&V, controls, fluid dynamics).PPO consideration for top performers + strong letters of recommendation.Conference/paper support (case-by-case for accepted work).Residency certificate detailing your contributions.We bias value toward skills, authorship, and network—the things that compound for your career.You’ll thrive here if you haveStrong fundamentals in one of: fluid mechanics/biomechanics, mechatronics, embedded C/C++, controls, or test engineering.Maker energy: you prototype, instrument, and debug systematically.Clear writing and clean documentation habits.Curiosity + grit: you enjoy tough, ambiguous problems and safety-critical thinking.Nice-to-haves: CAD (SolidWorks/Fusion), PCB basics, Qt/LVGL/TouchGFX, MATLAB/Python for data, exposure to ISO/IEC standards, CFD/FEM familiarity.EligibilityPre-final/final-year undergrads, postgrads, or recent grads in Biomed/Mech/EEE/Instrumentation/CS/Mechatronicsor adjacent fields. Exceptional self-taught builders welcome.Timeline (Cohort & Deadlines)Cohort start: Week of 13 October 2025Application deadline: 15 October 2025, 11:59 PM ISTProcess duration: ~2 days from application (apply early; limited cohort)Application processApply (10–15 mins): CV/portfolio + a short note on a project you’re proud of.Technical take-home (48 hrs): a bite-sized build/test relevant to your track.Panel interview + lab tour: discuss your approach; meet the team.Offer: cohort size is limited; we prioritize initiative and clarity of thought.How to applyVia linkdin