Strategic IP Expert - Patents & Designs (80-100%)

BELIMO Automation AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Belimo Automation AG in Hinwil (ZH) is seeking an Intellectual Property Expert to protect and develop the company’s IP portfolio. The role involves working with external patent attorneys, technical experts, and business stakeholders to drive IP strategy.

You will manage patents and designs, perform prior art searches, and conduct FTO assessments while collaborating with multiple disciplines across the firm. The position is 80–100% with permanent tenure.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or related technical field with IP qualification or substantial IP experience.
• Several years of experience in an industrial environment or consulting role related to IP.
• Solid understanding of patents, designs, and IP management.
• Ability to collaborate with external patent attorneys and service providers.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Manage, maintain and renew patent and design portfolio per IP strategy and budget.
• Support invention disclosures and patent applications, including prior art searches.
• Ensure Freedom-to-Operate assessments in IP-relevant projects.
• Coordinate patent searches, competitive intelligence and IP monitoring.
• Advise business units on patent/design matters through training and workshops.
• Represent IP function in cross-functional meetings and technical discussions.
• Administer parts of the IP portfolio and related processes.
• Contribute to broader IP topics like copyrights, NDAs, licensing, and IP strategy.

Kenntnisse

IP strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

IP management

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Engineering or Natural Sciences degree

IP qualification or IP experience

Jobbeschreibung

Belimo Automation AG in Hinwil (ZH) is seeking an Intellectual Property Expert to protect and develop the company’s IP portfolio. The role involves working with external patent attorneys, technical experts, and business stakeholders to drive IP strategy.

You will manage patents and designs, perform prior art searches, and conduct FTO assessments while collaborating with multiple disciplines across the firm. The position is 80–100% with permanent tenure.