Electrical Engineer in Power Electronics

Electrical Engineer in Power Electronics

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Electrical Engineer in Power Electronics

Join to apply for the Electrical Engineer in Power Electronics role at European Patent Office

Duration of contract: Five years, renewable (full-time)

Location: Germany (Munich/Berlin) or The Netherlands (The Hague) - relocation required

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Can you identify the origin and purpose of the “driving signals”?

Are you highly analytical and love solving complex technical puzzles?

Do you like working in the field of power electronic converters, enjoy widening and deepening your technical knowledge while also acquiring new skills?

See technology from a new "power" perspective!

As a patent examiner, you won’t just work with innovation - you’ll determine what’s truly innovative by assessing new ideas before they hit the market. This role demands a combination of technical depth & width that often goes beyond typical jobs. You’ll analyse, compare, and evaluate the latest inventions in power electronics and related fields.

By the way, no previous IP (intellectual property) knowledge is needed: you will receive a dedicated legal training with us.

What we are looking for

• Electrical Engineers with a focus on Power Electronic Converters / Electrical Drives: Solid state switched mode power electronic converters: DC/DC, AC/DC, DC/AC, AC/AC; circuit topologies; modulation; control
• Control of electric machines/motors: background as electrical engineer, expert in the field of electric machine/motor control, with broad knowledge on various types of electric machines and profound knowledge of power electronics for controlling electric machines/motors

What's in it for you

• Exclusive access to innovation: gain unique insights into the latest inventions before they reach the market
• Inspiring work environment: work with multilingual people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Job with a purpose: contribute with your insights to the future of technology
• Professional growth: access our comprehensive training portfolio and explore opportunities to realise your full potential
• Workplace flexibility: benefit from our working arrangements, generous leave policies and a family-friendly work environment

What you will do as a patent examiner

• Perform end-to-end examination – in our three official languages – of patent applications, i.e. the texts and drawings that describe an invention for which an individual or a company seeks legal protection
• Research, find and use the most relevant prior art, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the invention's novelty and inventive step
• Support the entire innovation ecosystem by making well-reasoned decisions on whether a patent is to be granted, applying both your technical knowledge and understanding of legal frameworks
• Ensure the uniform and effective application of the European Patent Convention and other legal texts, contributing to the robustness of Europe's intellectual property system

More about the European Patent Office (EPO)

As the patent office for Europe, we are proud to deliver high-quality services that promote a safer, smarter and more sustainable world, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the highest ESG standards. As an equal opportunities employer, the EPO is shaped by the diversity of our people's personalities, knowledge and cultures. Interested in joining us?

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Apply if you have

• a relevant technical background: you have the expertise required for the areas specified from your studies, projects and concrete work experience
• analytical-thinking and decision-making skills: you excel at breaking down complex problems and making informed decisions with confidence and clarity based on thorough research and analysis
• curiosity and an eagerness to learn: you enjoy solving technical puzzles and are always keen to learn; you have a thirst for knowledge and staying abreast of the latest developments in your field and beyond and are eager to acquire new skills and pick up technologies in different fields
• clear communication skills: you can explain things clearly and feel comfortable interacting with colleagues and applicants to process patent applications efficiently
• Master's degree (or equivalent/higher) covering one or more technical fields mentioned above
• Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one of our official languages (English, French and German) and the ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing languages and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)
• Work experience in industry would be an advantage
• Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation

What we offer at the EPO

• Family-friendly benefits
• Generous flexibility options allowing you to work from anywhere in the country of employment (min. on site attendance applies) and up to 60 days from any EPC contracting state
• Relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependants, childcare, education, expatriation, installation, rent allowance)
• Contributory medical insurance and pension schemes
• 30+ days of leave per year and flexible working hours
• Free gym access
• Social activities and clubs Full list of benefits

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Process

Visit our Jobs & careers web page to learn how best to prepare your application and read more about our recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, competencies, professional experience and language knowledge, supplemented as appropriate by technical assessments, interviews and/or a personality questionnaire.

We are currently building our talent pool for future positions with a primary focus on positions starting from 2026 onwards. A talent pool (reserve list) will be constituted should more candidates than required at this time be considered suitable following the selection procedure. Such talent pools are valid for a period of 24 months and talent pool candidates may be contacted should a vacancy with substantially the same profile arise during that period.

By joining our EPO Talent Pool, you’ll stay connected with us for up to 24 months, gaining exclusive insights and access to learning offers and resources to enhance your IP awareness and readiness for a future role as a patent examiner. Apply now to secure your place on our team and be part of our journey from the very beginning!

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Key information

• Job group: 4
• Grade: G7 to G10 (net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 6 921 to 9 901, depending on experience and location)
• Working mode: Hybrid as per our New Ways of Working **
• Technical interviews estimated for: April – June 2025
• Final interviews planned for: May – July 2025

*After deduction of EPO-internal tax (no other national income tax applies) and before deduction of staff contributions to the social security and pension schemes.

**The position will require relocation to the country of one of the following EPO sites: Germany (Munich/Berlin) or The Netherlands (The Hague). The final location will be discussed later and depends also on team-specific needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Research, and Science

• Industries

  Government Administration

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