Chemical Engineering Patent Examiner: Shaping Innovation

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is seeking engineers to examine ideas that benefit society and to bring innovation to market.

You will shape the future of patent examination, advance key processes, and support innovation in cutting‑edge ways. Applicants should have a four‑year engineering degree (or equivalent education and experience); ABET accreditation; and familiarity with engineering science concepts.

Qualifications

• Full four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ABET accreditation or equivalent professional engineering curriculum is required.
• Course work includes calculus and advanced engineering sciences.
• Professional registration or licensure is acceptable in lieu of degree in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Examine ideas that benefit society and bring innovation to market.
• Shape the future of patent examination and advance key processes.
• Support innovation through rigorous evaluation and technical analyses.

Skills

Engineering degree

ABET accreditation

EIT examination

Professional licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is seeking engineers to examine ideas that benefit society and to bring innovation to market.

You will shape the future of patent examination, advance key processes, and support innovation in cutting‑edge ways. Applicants should have a four‑year engineering degree (or equivalent education and experience); ABET accreditation; and familiarity with engineering science concepts.