Patent Engineer, Mechanical & Electromechanical Tech

Foley & Lardner LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Patent Engineers to join the Intellectual Property Department in multiple offices, including Detroit, to work with inventors pursuing patent protection for their latest innovations.

Qualified candidates will graduate in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with a degree in CS, Engineering, Physics, or related fields, and must possess strong written and oral communication skills and a readiness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Open to graduates in December 2026, or May/June 2027, with an undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills and be eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inventors from innovative companies to pursue patent protection for new innovations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong academic background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking Patent Engineers to join the Intellectual Property Department in multiple offices, including Detroit, to work with inventors pursuing patent protection for their latest innovations.

Qualified candidates will graduate in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with a degree in CS, Engineering, Physics, or related fields, and must possess strong written and oral communication skills and a readiness to take on new challenges.