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About the Role

We are seeking a Patent Engineer to support our business units in patent applications, oppositions, and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses. This role involves conducting prior art searches, collaborating with external patent attorneys, and assisting with patent monitoring and database utilization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art searches (technical property rights).
• Support business units with new applications, oppositions, and FTO analyses by evaluating property rights and conducting targeted searches.
• Collaborate with external patent attorneys on a project basis.
• Support business units with patent monitoring and the use of the internal patent database.
• Prepare and analyze data for internal controlling.

Requirements

• Completed engineering or science degree.
• Sound knowledge in sensor and measurement technology, especially electronic circuit technology, is desired.
• Ideally, experience with corporate intellectual property and international searches for technical property rights.
• Independent, results-oriented work style, ability and willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with new subject areas, entrepreneurial thinking, dynamic action, and confident demeanor.
• Confident German and English language skills are essential due to our international focus.

Skills

• Sensor technology
• Measurement technology
• Electronic circuit technology
• Intellectual Property
• International patent searching
• Patent monitoring
• Data preparation
• Data analysis
• German language
• English language

Location

• Germany

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Mid-level

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

About the Company

• Pepperl+Fuchs combines a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for tradition.
• Our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations in industries such as renewable energy, automotive production, water treatment, and chemical systems.
• We foster a supportive and collaborative workplace culture where employees feel connected and valued.

Equal Opportunity

• Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.
• We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic.
• All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.