Intellectual Property

thyssenkrupp is an international group of companies comprising largely independent industrial and technology businesses and employing 96,000 people. Across 48 countries it generated sales of €41 billion in fiscal year 2021/22. Backed by extensive technological know-how, the businesses and all employees develop cost-effective and resource-friendly solutions to the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future. Under the umbrella brand thyssenkrupp, the group creates long-term value with innovative products, technologies and services and helps make life better for future generations.

thyssenkrupp nucera is the beginning of a new era defined by clean energy supply with green hydrogen at industrial scale. thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company, a Joint Venture with Industrie De Nora, has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy - a major step towards climate-neutrality. Aufgaben

• You are responsible for searching and collecting technical novelty, patent documents, and scientific papers.
• You organize IP workshop to collect potential ideas for patents.
• You assist to inventors in preparation of invention reports and coordinate the preparation of first filings.
• You communicate with patent attorneys for tracking the progress of patent application, and maintaining the patent rights in the later stage.
• You are responsible of the management of IP assets-related documentation like Office Actions from the patent offices, a summary of the IP portfolio, patent invalidation, etc.
• You execute the competitor observation for our core technologies: AWE and Chlor-Alkali electrolysis, and providing the latest information to Innovation Center teams in time.
• You give support in regards to Freedom To Operate analysis, patent landscape analysis, prior art searches, license agreements, non-disclosure agreements, inventor remuneration.
• You participate in IP budget scenario, IP strategy, and IP road-maps. Profil
  • You have a university degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry or electrochemistry.
  • You have gained profound experience in the chemical process industry or engineering company.
  • Ideally, you have an additional education in the field of IP (e.g. patent engineer). Alternatively, you have knowledge in the field of IP.
  • You are familiar with professional patent database.
  • You have excellent capability of patent judgment and infringement judgment; you are able to preliminary judge the patentability and infringement of the company's key projects.
  • You have excellent communication skills, to be able to communicate well with the patent attorneys and R&D team members.
  • You are good at learning and sense of responsibility.
  • You have excellent English skills. Das bieten wir

    It goes without saying, that we would like to offer attractive working conditions. This includes for example:
    • Performance-related compensation according to collective agreement Metal & Electro NRW
    • Attractive old-age provision models
    • Groupwide learning measures
    • thyssenkrupp internal health campaigns
    
    Furthermore, at thyssenkrupp nucera we offer:
    • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making routes
    • International work environment in interdisciplinary and multinational teams
    • Training “on the job” by a dedicated mentor
    • Very good development opportunities either in a specialist or in a management function
    • Flexible working time models (Home Office and flexible working hours)
    • Free Beverages (water, coffee, tea)
    • Excellent transport infrastructure (public transport as well as highways A1, A40, A45)

     

    Whether hybrid working models or part-time: whenever possible, we give you the flexibility to work how, where and when it is best for you.
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    We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity. Kontakt

    Victoria Babbel
    Talent Acquisition Specialist

    NCA-DE-Recruiting@thyssenkrupp-nucera.com