Patent Engineer for Climate Tech Innovations

Copeland; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits plans

Flexible time-off plans including paid parental leave

Job summary

Copeland, a leader in climate technologies headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Patent Engineer to support intellectual property functions. This role focuses on working with engineering and legal teams to identify and protect innovations effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-8+ years of relevant experience. Flexible benefits and a hybrid work arrangement are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of relevant experience in engineering or related field.
• Ability to understand and explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to identify new inventions.
• Evaluate ideas for patent protection.
• Conduct patent searches and review existing technologies.
• Support internal review committees for invention disclosures.
• Coordinate with external patent counsel.
• Review technical documents for patent filings.
• Track and manage patent application processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Technical understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

Job description

Copeland, a leader in climate technologies headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Patent Engineer to support intellectual property functions. This role focuses on working with engineering and legal teams to identify and protect innovations effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-8+ years of relevant experience. Flexible benefits and a hybrid work arrangement are offered.