Tech Research Analyst Intern

The Tech Research Analyst Intern role is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to contribute to our R&D Strategy Team. The intern will play a pivotal role in driving technology intelligence, product benchmarking, and strategic insight generation, serving as a bridge between internal R&D innovation and external technology ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technology & Market Intelligence:

• Conduct research on emerging technologies, innovation ecosystems, and global R&D trends.
• Analyze competitive landscapes, product benchmarks, patent activity, and academic advancements.
• Maintain a Technology Intelligence Repository and update leadership on key developments.

1. Internal Product & Technology Review:

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to understand the current R&D portfolio.
• Evaluate internal technologies on parameters such as innovation depth, scalability, and maturity.
• Identify strengths, gaps, and areas for differentiation or improvement.

1. Strategic Insight Development:

• Synthesize insights from internal and external data to generate actionable recommendations.
• Highlight potential areas for technology acceleration, partnerships, or research prioritization.
• Support strategic decision-making through analyses and technology foresight exercises.

1. Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare high-impact reports, dashboards, and strategy presentations.
• Create concise and visual narratives to communicate complex technology insights.
• Contribute to quarterly technology outlooks and long-term R&D strategy documents.

1. Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with product managers, engineers, and strategy leaders to align technology development with organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with IP, business planning, and innovation teams to integrate insights into broader roadmaps.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Strategic Management.
• 2-4 years of experience in technology research, R&D strategy, or innovation analysis.
• Strong understanding of emerging technology domains (AI, OS, IoT, semiconductors, cloud, etc.).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and research databases (Gartner, CB Insights, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and present insights effectively to senior leadership.

Key Competencies:

• Technology Foresight & Market Awareness
• Analytical Thinking & Data Synthesis
• Strategic Storytelling & Visualization
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Innovation Mindset