Patent Engineer 80-100%

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

Overview

To strengthen our Intellectual Property department, we are looking for a highly experienced and motivated person who enjoys working in an international environment and is ready to support us with his/her expertise.

You will support the existing team working in the IP field and will be responsible for all activities in relation to patents and brand rights. The experienced SKAN Team will of course support you with onboarding and in particular with familiarisation with all Isolator-specific topics.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis of patents and technical developments
• Strategic planning and implementation of patent strategies
• Preparation of patent applications in collaboration with external patent attorneys
• Monitoring patent cases
• Advising & training internal teams on patent issues

Hardskills

• A degree in engineering or comparable qualification is required
• Several years of in-depth experience in patent work, particularly in dealing with patent databases and patent law, is essential for this role
• Ideally, you have supplemented your expertise in the patent system with training and further education
• Advanced knowledge in the technical field (e.g. mechanical engineering, process engineering, medical technology) is a great advantage
• A good level of English is a prerequisite, German language skills required for team interaction

Softskills

Team player with a supportive personality

Analytical thinking and fast comprehension skills

Strong communication skills

High quality awareness as well as an independent and precise working style

We offer you

• An open and collegial corporate culture
• Freedom for ideas
• Participation in sports and leisure activities
• Promotion through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-oriented introduction
• Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Open communication policy
• 5 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays

For questions please contact Luca Waldner.