Engineer - Intellectual Property

What You'll Do

The incumbent is responsible for conducting IP analytics for programs related to Electrification, Electromechanical Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics or Smart Grid across all Eaton businesses.

' Conduct various prior art searches (Landscapes, patentability, Freedom-to-Operate, patent validity / invalidity assessment) using open and specialized patent and literature databases

Ability to read a huge volume of patents and literature, and communicate complex technologies / concepts in an easy-to-understand format to business and stakeholders to drive decisions.

Responsible for conducting patent landscape / watch analysis, identifying the trend of the competitors and / or emerging technologies, and support in developing IP strategy to protect & commercialize key technologies

Technically sound to quickly understand technologies related to the electrical and electronics domain, especially technologies related to Electrification, Electromechanical Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics or Smart Grid

Interface with cross-functional Engineering across Eaton's business units to gather technical information related to an invention disclosure, and assist legal teams in assessing the patentability of the inventions

In addition to the above, knowledge of other types of patent analyses viz. claims mapping, portfolio analysis, whitespace analysis, licensing, drafting etc. will be an added advantage'

Qualifications

Masters / Bachelors

Masters - 1-2 / Bachelors - 3+

Skills

Mechanical / Aero / Automotive / Mechatronics with experience in Intellectual property

Effective Communicator, Collaborative orientation, Learning Agility, Drive for results, Problem Solving

Skills Required

Drafting, Claims Mapping, Portfolio Analysis, Licensing