Patent engineer

pAre you an analytical engineering professional with a passion for innovation and legal frameworks? Do you want to shape the global intellectual property landscape and protect state-of-the-art technologies at a market-leading company? /ppWhat does a patent engineer do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a patent engineer you will join our international intellectual property department and take full responsibility for coordinating ip activities across our business areas. Working closely with product engineers, project engineers, and inventors, you identify patentable innovations, analyze proposals, and formulate robust filing strategies while being actively involved in drafting and prosecuting applications. Part of your daily flow as a patent engineer involves collaborating with a worldwide network of ip law firms to optimize our global market position. You support various product companies within compressor technique and power technique in rolling out comprehensive ip policies and give targeted ip trainings to internal employees. /ppAdditionally, you optimize our freedom-to-operate by monitoring third-party ip rights, implementing competitive ip strategies, and aligning with other group ip teams to drive continuous optimization. You will report to the team leader within the intellectual property department and work via a hybrid model at our facility in Wilrijk. /ph3To succeed, you will need /h3pMaster degree in engineering such as mechanics, electronics, ict, or chemistry, or physics, or equivalent experience /ppExperience in patent searching and analysis, drafting patent applications, or preparing replies to office actions /ppStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a clear focus on technical quality and results /ppStructured, proactive, and hands-on approach with the ability to prioritize effectively in an international team environment /ppProfessional fluency in English and willingness to learn Dutch. /ppMotivation to complete additional professional training and qualify as a European Patent Attorney /ph3In return,

we offer
/h3pAt Atlas Copco Group you will join an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. Our culture is rooted in Swedish values, which includes a family feeling, respect and diversity. We invest in our employees' development and well-being, and we provide a flexible work-life balance. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning. /ppYou will have a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will also have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group.

We offer
an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits. /ph3Job location /h3pThis role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Wilrijk. /ppBehind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them. /ph3Information at a Glance /h3pAtlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group. /p