Patent Engineer

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kansas is seeking a Patent Engineer to partner with engineering teams to identify new inventions and evaluate their potential for patent protection. You will conduct patent searches, review technologies, and support committees shaping invention disclosures.

The role requires strong analytical and written communication skills, plus the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Prior experience with cross-functional collaboration (engineering + legal) and familiarity with HVAC or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• 3–8+ years of relevant experience in engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with patents, intellectual property, or innovation processes (preferred).
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams (engineering + legal is a plus).
• Familiarity with HVAC, industrial, or mechanical systems (preferred).
• Interest in pursuing a career in intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to identify new inventions and innovations.
• Evaluate ideas to determine whether they are suitable for patent protection.
• Conduct patent searches and review existing technologies.
• Support internal review committees that assess invention disclosures.
• Coordinate with external patent counsel to prepare and file patent applications.
• Review technical documents and ensure accuracy for patent filings.
• Track and manage early stages of the patent application process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to identify new inventions and innovations
• Evaluate ideas to determine whether they are suitable for patent protection
• Conduct patent searches and review existing technologies
• Support internal review committees that assess invention disclosures
• Coordinate with external patent counsel to prepare and file patent applications
• Review technical documents and ensure accuracy for patent filings
• Track and manage early stages of the patent application process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• 3–8+ years of relevant experience in engineering or related field
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and explain technical concepts clearly
• Working knowledge of patents, intellectual property, or innovation processes (preferred)
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams (engineering + legal is a plus)
• Familiarity with HVAC, industrial, or mechanical systems (preferred)
• Interest in pursuing a career in intellectual property