Staff Patent Engineer - Battery Materials

Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

A leading battery materials company in California is seeking a Staff Patent Engineer to build a patent portfolio for next-generation technologies. You will collaborate with teams to identify patentable inventions and draft specifications while managing multiple projects. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant scientific field, along with at least five years of experience in patent applications. A competitive salary range of $130,000 to $164,000 is offered, along with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in drafting patent applications.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience in patent prosecution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with technical teams to identify patentable inventions.
• Conduct prior art searches and landscape analyses.
• Draft patent claims and specifications adhering to good drafting practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics

Master’s degree or Ph.D. is a plus

Job description

A leading battery materials company in California is seeking a Staff Patent Engineer to build a patent portfolio for next-generation technologies. You will collaborate with teams to identify patentable inventions and draft specifications while managing multiple projects. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant scientific field, along with at least five years of experience in patent applications. A competitive salary range of $130,000 to $164,000 is offered, along with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.