Patent Examiner: Semiconductors & Manufacturing Tech

European Patent Office; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 78,968 - 113,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30+ days annual leave

Remote work up to 60 days/year

Relocation support

Legal training

Inclusive environment

On-site gym and facilities

Job summary

European Patent Office (EPO) is seeking engineers and scientists to join as Patent Examiners, evaluating inventions in semiconductor devices and manufacturing technology long before they reach the public. The role requires advanced degrees and strong analytical skills, with fluency in at least one official language and willingness to learn others.

Candidates from research, engineering, or industry backgrounds who are curious, analytical, and committed to quality are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Excellent knowledge of English, French or German at C1 and ability to understand the other two.
• Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventions long before they reach the public.
• Assess novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability.

Skills

Semiconductor devices expertise

Manufacturing technology

Deep technical analysis

Structured thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field

Job description

European Patent Office (EPO) is seeking engineers and scientists to join as Patent Examiners, evaluating inventions in semiconductor devices and manufacturing technology long before they reach the public. The role requires advanced degrees and strong analytical skills, with fluency in at least one official language and willingness to learn others.

Candidates from research, engineering, or industry backgrounds who are curious, analytical, and committed to quality are encouraged to apply.