Research And Development Intern

About Healwave Health Tech Pvt. Ltd.

Healwave Health Tech Pvt. Ltd. is a deep-tech healthcare startup focused on developing innovative, technology-driven medical devices and intelligent healthcare solutions. The company operates within a research and innovation ecosystem, supported by government programs and incubated at Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI).

About the Role

Healwave offers an opportunity for aspiring researchers and engineers to gain hands-on experience in medical device innovation, AI-enabled healthcare technologies, prototype development, and translational research within a collaborative, technology-focused startup environment.

• Position: Research & Development (R&D) Intern
• Location: Udupi/Manipal, Karnataka
• Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

The R&D Intern will contribute to ongoing medical device development and healthcare technology projects, working closely with experienced researchers and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in research, design, development, prototyping, and validation of innovative medical devices and healthcare technologies.
• Support biomedical signal acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation, particularly for physiological signals such as EEG.
• Participate in laboratory experiments, hardware/software integration, prototype testing, and performance evaluation.
• Conduct literature reviews, technical investigations, and feasibility studies.
• Assist in data collection, preprocessing, experimental analysis, and documentation of research findings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working on biomedical engineering, electronics, AI/ML, and software development.
• Prepare technical reports, experimental records, presentations, and project documentation.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement of product designs and development processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Programming and Analytical Skills: Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for signal processing, data visualization, and analysis is desirable.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, data analysis, electronics, and experimental research methodologies.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Pursuing or completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Instrumentation, or a closely related discipline.
• Research Aptitude: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and an interest in medical device research, development, and innovation.
• Communication Skills: Ability to prepare clear technical documentation, communicate research findings, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated, adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.

Additional Advantages

• Exposure to EEG or other physiological signals.
• Experience with embedded systems, AI/ML applications, medical device prototyping.
• Familiarity with basic regulatory and quality requirements.