Patent Engineer

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About u-blox u-blox is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our solutions enable people, devices, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of GPS modules, chips, and software solutions together with wireless modules and solutions, u blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas, u-blox employs 200 people. Founded in 1997, u-blox is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Job Title: Patent Engineer Position: u-blox develops leading products in the areas of navigation technology and wireless communications. Resulting from our research activities a number of patent applications are filed in the course of development of new products. At the same time, the patenting activities in the relevant areas of technology need to be monitored and analyzed. The Patent Engineer will thus have two main fields of activities: The first activity is to support the application of u-blox patents. To this end, the Patent Engineer will gather and assess patent ideas from our designers and prepare the patent application. The Patent Engineer thus will drive the process of patent idea creation and will guide our designers in identification of promising fields of know-how and technology. The Patent Engineer then will follow the application process, prepare the answers to any office actions resulting from the examination and ensure the patent finally gets granted. In communication with the patent offices, the patent engineer will be supported by contracted patent attorneys. The second activity is monitoring and analysis of third party patenting activities. The purpose is to identify potentially conflicting patents or applications, to observe new technology development, and also to assist our designers in assessing the IP situation for an actual design. The Patent Engineer will use online services for regular monitoring of patenting activities in the relevant fields of technology. He will analyze potentially conflicting patents, search prior art and suggest strategies to avoid conflicts in our designs. u-blox is looking for an engineer with a solid experience in communications technology, from RF to signal processing and related SW algorithms, who has already some experience in patent filing.  A broad interest and ability to quickly absorb new ideas combined with a strong motivation to contribute to the companies IPR situation can form ideal grounds for success in this position. Profile: Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering  Experience in communications systems design Flair for patent-related activities Used to work independently and precisely Fluent in English and German Swiss- or EU-citizen or valid work permit for Switzerland Our Offer: We offer a challenging position within an international work environment. You will be working with a young team in an exciting technology. Our employment conditions are attractive with above average social benefits. Location: Thalwil, Switzerland Start Date: Immediately Contact: Andreas Thiel Are you interested? Please send your C.V. to the following address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   u-blox AG, 8800 Thalwil We are looking forward to receiving your application!