Patent Engineer (m/f/d)

I10583 GE Wind Energy GmbH; Salzbergen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GE Vernova is seeking a Patent Engineer embedded in a global IP team to spearhead protection and strategic development of wind turbine technology. You will analyze patent literature, influence design phases for FTO, and cultivate a high‑value patent portfolio across features, products and retrofit solutions.

You will coordinate with engineering experts and IP counsel, manage inventor remuneration, and drive continuous improvement of processes using LEAN concepts.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
• Significant engineering experience in wind turbine-related projects.
• Registered Patent Agent or IP engineer with patent literature/search experience.
• Strong German and English communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Act as primary contact for engineers, management and IP counsel on IP topics and coordinate FTO activities.
• Plan IP landscaping and identify white space for own IP generation.
• Perform IP clearance programs (NPI/NTI/DTO/RCA) with a global team and IP counsel.
• Monitor wind turbine patent activity and distribute publications to engineering teams.
• Utilize patent tools such as Patsnap, USPTO PAIR, Espacenet, Anaqua, IPRally.
• Advise Patent Evaluation Board on disclosed inventions and filing recommendations.
• Track invention status until a final decision is reached.
• Support remuneration of inventors under German law and improve processes with LEAN principles.

Kenntnisse

IP landscaping

FTO coordination

German/English communication

Patent literature search

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Civil Eng/Physics

Tools

Patsnap

USPTO PAIR

Espacenet

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary As the Patent Engineer embedded in a global team of Intellectual Property professionals related to Wind Turbines, you will spearhead the protection and strategic development of our wind turbine technology, encompassing new features, products, tools, transport, repowering, PowerUp, and retrofit solutions. You will continuously analyze global patent literature to the assigned area of technology to maintain a competitive edge and act as a critical partner to engineering experts and business IP Counsel, proactively influencing design phases to guarantee Freedom to Operate (FTO). Beyond technical oversight, you will cultivate an environment of innovation, inspiring engineering teams to generate high-value inventions that strengthen our world-class patent portfolio. You will serve as the primary point of contact for inventors in Germany, ensuring the accurate valuation and remuneration of breakthrough ideas. Leveraging deep insight into assigned patent landscape, you will manage strategic initiatives to maximize portfolio value, managing complex FTO requirements in alignment with global program objectives.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities

• Contact person for engineering, management and IP counsel concerning various IP topics, coordinating all FTO activities in assigned field of technology proactively
• Plan and execute IP landscaping, enable competitor IP awareness in technical teams and reveal “white space” uncovered with IP for own IP generation
• Perform IP clearance programs on assigned technical developments (NPI / NTI / DTO / RCA) and ensure freedom to operate, in cooperation with a global team and IP counsel
• Monitor industries’ patent applications with focus on Wind Turbine technology, Distribute the relevant publications to engineering teams, track patents of potential concern.
• Use patent search tools and databases, like Patsnap, USPTO PAIR, Espacenet, Anaqua, IPRally, etc
• Be an active and influencing host of Patent Evaluation Board to assess new disclosed inventions and provide filing recommendations.
• Track and update metrics on invention status for assigned cases until final decision is made
• Support the identification and compensation of legitimate claims for inventor remuneration in accordance with the German Law on Employee’ Inventions and established process
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements of processes and apply LEAN concepts to enable changes where appropriate

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• Significant work experience in an engineering organization for mechanical components, development, project management or service or installation, preferably related to wind turbines
• Registered Patent Agent, or strong work experience in an engineering organization or patent department as IP engineer, or equivalent, with proven experience in IP clearance, patent literature search, inventions
• Affinity to verbal explanation of technical matters. Very good text comprehension skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English language
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global environment
• Conscientious, accountable and organized work style, motivating and tactful, and with a mindset of continuous improvement

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge about Wind Turbine design and its mechanical systems
• Successful work experience in a global team (India, China, USA, Germany, Spain).
• Effective communication verbally and in writing, respect to different cultures.
• Commitment to timely deliverables without compromising quality, continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com