Patent Engineer

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We dont just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.

At Elekta we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. Thats why were committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective efficient and accessible. If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

What Youll Do At Elekta:

The Patent Engineer serves as a bridge between the Intellectual Property (IP) team and the engineering organisation. The Patent Engineer will help identify and evaluate inventions arising from research and development activities in collaboration with qualified Patent Attorneys. The role will support invention harvesting prior art and novelty assessments competitor monitoring patent portfolio management and IP awareness initiatives across the business. The role is designed for a recent engineering graduate (or equivalent) with strong technical curiosity communication skills and an interest in innovation and IP.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with engineering and product development teams to identify capture and assess innovations with patent potential.

• Support invention disclosure reviews prior-art searches and patentability assessments in collaboration with Patent Attorneys.

• Maintain and support the development of Elektas patent portfolio ensuring accurate records and effective portfolio management.

• Monitor competitor activity technology trends and intellectual property landscapes to provide valuable business insights.

• Promote intellectual property awareness through training guidance materials and engagement with technical teams.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IP processes innovation management tools reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

What Youll Bring:

• University education in science or engineering (or equivalent) with an ability to understand technical concepts in any of the following fields: electronics physics or software

• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience

• Interest in patents IP innovation management or technology commercialisation

• Familiarity with scientific literature reviews patent databases or technical searching

What Youll Get:

In this role you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer and for everyone regardless of where in the world to have access to the best cancer addition to this Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)

• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package

• Cycle to work scheme

• Life Assurance

• Onsite subsidized restaurant offering budget-friendly dining

• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
  

Hiring process:

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English via the Apply button.

For questions please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible We do not accept applications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1