Job Title: Research Intern – R&D / IP / Product Development Company: Frido Location: Pune, India Role Type: (On site) Department: Research & Development Role Overview: We are looking for a Research Intern to join our R&D team and work at the intersection of product innovation, research, and intellectual property (IP). This role involves working on research papers, data-driven analysis, product insights, and patent/IP work to support the development of innovative products. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, and capable of deriving meaningful insights from research and data Key Responsibilities: • Conduct in-depth research on products, technologies, and prior art (patents, research papers, existing solutions) • Read, analyze, and summarize research papers and technical literature • Perform data-driven analysis and derive insightful, structured conclusions • Assist in patent searches, landscape studies, and IP analysis • Contribute to idea generation and concept development based on research findings • Support in drafting technical documents, research reports, and innovation notes • Apply critical thinking to evaluate design approaches, technologies, and solutions • Work closely with engineering teams to translate research into product direction Required Qualifications: Pursuing or completed B. Tech / M. Tech (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Biomedical / Electronics or related fields) Skills & Competencies: Research & Analytical Skills • Strong ability to read and interpret research papers and technical documents • Ability to perform data analysis and extract meaningful conclusions • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving mindset • Ability to question assumptions and evaluate why behind designs and solutions IP & Technical Understanding • Interest in patents, intellectual property, and innovation strategy • Ability to understand and analyze prior art and technical disclosures • Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals and systems Soft Skills & Attributes • High curiosity and learning agility • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment • Takes ownership and initiative • Strong documentation and communication skills • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Good to Have (Preferred) : • Exposure to patent databases (Google Patents, Espacenet, etc.) • Experience with technical writing or academic research projects • Basic understanding of product design or prototyping • Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, etc.) • Interest in user-centric product development (comfort, mobility, ergonomics) About the Work : • Work on real-world products in comfort, mobility, and wellness space • Contribute to research, insights, product, IP pipeline • Exposure to patent drafting, research-backed product decisions, and innovation strategy What You'll Gain : • Hands-on experience in R&D, research and IP ecosystem • Exposure to research papers, patents, and data-driven product development • Opportunity to contribute to real products and filings • Learning in a high-impact, fast-moving startup environment