R&D Officer - Surgical Robotics

Meril; Vapi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Meril is seeking a Biomedical/ Electronics graduate to support design, testing, and clinical validation of surgical robotic systems. You will assist R&D activities and participate in field data collection and usability validation in hospital environments.

You will collaborate with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality teams, document findings, and contribute to product development while traveling to hospitals as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or ECE.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant internship exposure.
• Exposure to clinical environments or hospital-based internships is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, and validation of surgical robotic systems and related devices.
• Support prototype evaluation, testing, and validation under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in product improvement focusing on safety, usability, and clinical effectiveness.
• Conduct field visits to hospitals for data collection, usability validation, and deployment support.
• Collaborate with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Human anatomy basics

Medical devices interest

English communication

Observation & documentation

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering or related

Fresh graduates or 0-1 year internship exposure

Tools

Clinical environment exposure

Job description

Research & Development - Surgical Robotics

Reports To:

R&D Manager - Surgical Robotics

Job Purpose:

To support the design, development, testing, and clinical validation of surgical robotic systems and advanced medical devices by assisting R&D activities and conducting field-based clinical data collection, usability validation, and deployment support in hospital environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development & R&D Support

• Assist in the design, development, and validation of surgical robotic systems and related medical devices.
• Support prototype evaluation, system testing, and performance validation activities under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in product improvement initiatives focusing on functionality, safety, usability, and clinical effectiveness.

2. Clinical & Field Activities

• Conduct frequent field visits to hospitals and clinical sites for:
• Anatomical and procedural data collection
• System testing and usability validation
• Clinical workflow observation and feedback collection
• Supporting device deployment and technical troubleshooting
• Assist during live clinical procedures and trials to understand surgical workflows and device performance.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate with surgeons, clinicians, and hospital staff for clinical evaluations and data validation.
• Support regulatory and quality activities by providing clinical and technical inputs during product development.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Document clinical observations, field visit findings, test results, and validation data as per internal SOPs.
• Prepare technical reports, study summaries, and improvement recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, clinical protocols, and regulatory guidelines during field activities.

5. Innovation & Learning

• Contribute to innovation initiatives in surgical robotics, automation, and advanced healthcare technologies.
• Continuously upgrade technical and clinical knowledge through hands-on exposure and mentoring.
• Support early-stage research activities and feasibility studies for new product concepts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE).
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant academic / internship exposure.
• Exposure to clinical environments, medical device projects, or hospital-based internships is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Fundamental understanding of human anatomy (mandatory).
• Strong interest in medical devices, surgical robotics, and healthcare technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong observation, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently to hospitals and clinical sites across locations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Quality and accuracy of clinical and field data collected
• Timely completion of assigned R&D and validation activities
• Quality of technical documentation and reports
• Effectiveness of clinical feedback and usability insights shared
• Contribution to product development milestones and innovation initiatives