Patent Engineer: Mechanical & Electromechanical Tech

Foley & Lardner LLP; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks Patent Engineers to join its Intellectual Property Department in multiple offices, including CA and DC. Graduates in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related fields are welcome.

You will work with inventors of innovative companies to secure patent protection on their latest inventions, supporting drafting and prosecution of applications.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong academic background in a technical field.
• Ambition to tackle new challenges and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inventors from innovative companies to secure patent protection.
• Contribute to drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Engage with engineers and scientists to understand novel technologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong academic background

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Physics

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks Patent Engineers to join its Intellectual Property Department in multiple offices, including CA and DC. Graduates in December 2026 or May/June 2027 with degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related fields are welcome.

You will work with inventors of innovative companies to secure patent protection on their latest inventions, supporting drafting and prosecution of applications.