Patent Engineer - Mechanical & Electromechanical Tech

Foley & Lardner LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Patent Engineers to join the Intellectual Property Department across multiple offices. You will work with inventors from innovative companies to draft and secure patent protection for new technologies.

Office locations include Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates will hold an undergraduate or advanced degree in CS, engineering, physics, or a related field, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduating December 2026 or May/June 2027 with an undergraduate or advanced degree in CS, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/Engineering/Physics or related field is required.
• Submit resume and transcript with application.

Responsibilities

• Work with inventors from innovative companies to draft and secure patent protection.
• Collaborate with Foley’s IP team across multiple offices and explain technical concepts clearly.

Skills

Strong academic background

Written and oral communication

Eagerness to take on new challenges

Education

CS / Engineering / Physics degree

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Patent Engineers to join the Intellectual Property Department across multiple offices. You will work with inventors from innovative companies to draft and secure patent protection for new technologies.

Office locations include Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates will hold an undergraduate or advanced degree in CS, engineering, physics, or a related field, with strong written and oral communication skills.