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/Mechatronics or 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 apply Via linkdin