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The Research Engineer – Biomechanics will be responsible for conducting research, designing experiments, analyzing biomechanical data, and supporting the development and validation of products or technologies related to human movement, rehabilitation, medical devices, and biomechanics applications. The role combines engineering principles with clinical and scientific research to drive innovation and product improvement.
- *Roles and Responsibilities**
- *Author and contribute to:**
- Research papers
- Technical documentation
- International journal and conference publications
- Lead the research activities with external and internal stakeholders
- Design, develop, and implement algorithms on real\-time sensor data
- Implement advanced signal processing and sensor fusion algorithms
- Collect, process, and analyze data from experiments and simulations
- Lead and contribute to development, testing, and system integration
- Perform code testing, validation, debugging, and bug fixing
- *Work closely with clinicians to:**
Gather clinical inputs
Translate clinical requirements into technical implementations
Lead or mentor team members for product development and delivery
- Analytical skills
- Problem Solving skills
- MS Office
- Communication skills
- Python
Master’s / PhD in Biomechanics, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Signal Processing, or a closely related domain
Strong academic and research background is mandatory
- *Technical Skills and Expertise**
- Strong hands\-on experience in Embedded C, Python, and MATLAB
- Experience working on medical products or healthcare devices
- Proven experience in real\-time algorithm implementation
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Statistics and data analysis
- Time\-series and sensor data processing
- *Hands\-on experience with:**
- Microcontrollers (ARM, ESP32, STM32, etc.)
- Sensors (EMG, IMU, force, bio\-signals, etc.)
- Rapid prototyping and hardware–software integration
- Experience with embedded software design, development, and optimization
- Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and implementation of state\-of\-the\-art algorithms
- *Research \& Collaboration**
Strong research mindset with analytical problem\-solving skills
Experience in research writing and international publications is mandatory
- *Ability to work effectively in multi\-disciplinary teams, including:**
- Clinicians
- Industrial designers
- Embedded, firmware, and data engineers
- Excellent analytical and critical\-thinking skills
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Team player with the ability to work across domains
- *Preferred / Good to Have**
- Prior experience in rehabilitation, orthopaedics, biomechanics, or wearable devices
- Exposure to clinical trials, validation studies, or regulatory documentation
- Familiarity with AI/ML techniques applied to biomedical signals
Pay: From ₹500,000\.00 per year
Benefits
- Food provided
- Health insurance
Application Question(s)
- Do you hold a Master's or PhD in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Signal Processing, or a related field?
- Do you have hands\-on experience working on medical devices, healthcare products, or wearable technologies?
- Are you proficient in Python for data analysis, algorithm development, or research applications?
- Have you published at least one research paper in a peer\-reviewed journal or international conference?
- Have you worked directly with clinicians, physiotherapists, or healthcare professionals on a research or product\-development project?
Experience
- Data analysis skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- Python: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person