Patent Engineer

Do you share our passion for an active lifestyle? We are now looking for a Patent Engineer to join our Intellectual Property team at the headquarters in Malmö.
About the position
The job as a Patent Engineer includes supporting the product development team in researching the patent landscape in the various product segments. Identifying potential new inventions for patent protection as well as identifying potential blocking patents.
You will work together with inhouse and external patent attorneys to prepare and obtain patents and design rights. You will also do online as well as physical research to identify infringing products by visiting shops, trade shows, websites and market places.
As part of the Thule Group Intellectual Property team, you will have the long term possibility to become a qualified patent search specialist and/or European Patent Attorney.
About the candidate
Preferably you have a couple of years of experience from patent work in a patent office, industry or private practice and a master degree in Science. As our new Patent Engineer we believe you have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering and inventions, great analytical thinking and attention to detail. We require excellent communication skills in English and a real team player.
We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.
Application
If you believe you would enjoy working in such an environment and feel that the professional tasks will be interesting, please submit your application no later than 14 november 2021. The position reports to Lars Wallentin, our Director Intellectual Property and is based in our headquarter in Malmö with frequent travels to our factory in Hillerstorp.
We look forward to your application!