Patent Engineer – Mechanical & Electromechanical Tech

Foley & Lardner LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Patent Engineers to join the Intellectual Property Department across offices in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. Candidates should have strong academic backgrounds and excellent written and oral communication skills, with a drive to tackle new challenges.

The position targets graduates who will finish in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with relevant CS, engineering, physics, or related degrees.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with relevant science/engineering coursework.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated in academic or professional settings.
• Willingness to take on new challenges in a patent engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inventors to seek patent protection for innovations.
• Work with cross-functional teams across offices to manage IP processes and filings.

Skills

Communication skills

Academic excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)

Physics degree

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Patent Engineers to join the Intellectual Property Department across offices in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. Candidates should have strong academic backgrounds and excellent written and oral communication skills, with a drive to tackle new challenges.

The position targets graduates who will finish in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with relevant CS, engineering, physics, or related degrees.