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/monthhonorarium+performance bonuses ,PPO consideration , andnon-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 acrossbiomechanics, mechatronics, embedded systems, controls, and clinical safety —not toy projects. You’ll ship real work into bench rigs and prototypes, getfounder-level mentorship , and have opportunities forauthorship/patent crediton qualifying work. The stipend is symbolic; theoutcome 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 bonusestied to clearly defined milestones. Meal supporton lab/field days (canteen coupons or reimbursements per policy). Local travel reimbursementsfor approved lab/field work. Founder mentorshipwith weekly 1:1s and technical reviews. Patent & publication crediton eligible contributions. Hands-on lab accessat IITM (fixtures, instruments, test rigs). Structured learning plan(MedTech safety, V&V, controls, fluid dynamics). PPO considerationfor top performers + strong letters of recommendation. Conference/paper support(case-by-case for accepted work). Residency certificatedetailing your contributions. We bias value towardskills, authorship, and network —the things that compound for your career. You’ll thrive here if you haveStrong fundamentals inoneof: 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 inBiomed/Mech/EEE/Instrumentation/CS/Mechatronics or adjacent fields. Exceptional self-taught builders welcome.Timeline (Cohort & Deadlines)Cohort start:Week of13 October 2025 Application deadline:15October 2025, 11:59 PM IST Process 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 apply Via linkdin