Vacancy Name Patent Engineer
Location City Thalwil
Location Region
Location Country Switzerland
Role also available in Athens, Greece; Espoo, Finland; Malmo, Sweden; Tampere, Finland
About u-blox u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, u blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. (www.u-blox.com )
Job Description We are looking for a Patent Engineer to join the Intellectual Property (IP) Team at one of our larger R&D sites. As a member of the IP-Team you will help strengthen u-blox’s IP position by identifying technologies and product implementations for patenting as well as coordinating and conducting IP clearance for emerging product implementations. The work will involve close liaison with various R&D departments across multiple sites of the company as well as frequent contact with our external patent attorneys. The role can be located at our headquarters in Switzerland (Thalwil), in Finland (Espoo, Tampere), Sweden (Malmo) or Greece (Athens). Your Responsibilities Closely follow R&D and product development to identify business relevant inventions in collaboration with engineers and project managers Evaluate and process invention disclosures, perform prior art search, facilitate drafting and filing with external attorneys Coordinate worldwide patent prosecution with local attorneys Undertake Freedom-to-Operate investigations, counsel stakeholders to mitigate IP risks Ensure strategic alignment of patent activities with technology roadmap and product strategy, organize and lead regular portfolio reviews Support in litigation and licensing, in particular related to standard essential patents Your Skills and Experience Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical fields with experience in satellite navigation, signal processing or wireless communication Several years of professional experience in a similar role (Partial) qualification as European Patent Attorney advantageous, other trainings or qualifications in IP are beneficial as well Exposure to standard essential patents would be considered a bonus Fluent in English (written and spoken) Solution-oriented problem solving with a sense for business and excellent interpersonal communication What are your perks? A multicultural and international company with over 50 different nationalities Working with colleagues distributed across the globe A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies Training and career growth opportunities with possibility to qualify as a European Patent Attorney Learn more about u-blox and its mission by watching this video ! We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.
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