Patent Engineer (all genders)

Releases new energy - Your commitment:

• Protector of Innovations: You are responsible for protecting the inventions of our photovoltaic (PV) development activities at our German location, considering the global technology strategy of the group. When necessary, you represent the Head of the German Patent Department.
• Drafting and Enforcing Patent Applications: You coordinate the entire patent application process—from the initial draft of a disclosure and then a patent, through prosecution, to final enforcement. You initiate the necessary actions and significantly organize IP projects by leveraging your ability to coordinate across functional teams.
• Consolidated Expertise: You manage patent applications and independently handle office actions as a member of the global Technology, Operations & Partnerships (TOP) division and in collaboration with external firms and attorneys.  You facilitate proper handling of Qcells’ IP through your  knowledge of German employee invention law.
• Your Trained Eye: You regularly conduct IP research to evaluate patentability, freedom to operate, and competitive IP landscapes for target technologies, often in collaboration with our IP Intelligence team.   You work with our attorneys to provide appropriate analyses and risk assessments to the business.
• Identifying and Implementing Continuous Improvement: You have a knack for identifying opportunities to improve processes and work with the relevant departments to implement them, both at a local and global level.

Combines passion with know-how - Your profile:

• You have a completed degree in a technical field, ideally with intersections with the photovoltaic industry
• You bring initial professional experience in the patent field and are familiar with German patent and employee invention law as well as patent and technology information research
• You have experience in data evaluation, preparation, and visualization
• You are characterized by a systematic and analytical way of thinking and have a strong goal and service orientation
• You possess excellent communication skills to navigate an international corporate environment
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken, completes your profile

And this is how we back you up:

Warm Welcome
Experience unique welcome training and personalized onboarding plans with your assigned mentor.

Development Adventure and World-Class Compensation
Immerse yourself in a world of continuous learning and enjoy fair compensation at an international level.

Financial Security and Well-being
Benefit from asset-building contributions, company pension plans, and accident insurance for your financial security.

Flexibility and Leisure
Tailor your work hours flexibly and enjoy a generous 30 days of vacation, along with the freedom of mobile work. After work, take advantage of our Corporate Benefits for discounted shopping at various online retailers.

Health Promotion through Q.CARE
Your health is our priority - experience flu vaccinations, massages, and preventive check-ups as part of the Q.CARE program.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Commute
Avail yourself of free parking in our on-site parking garage, a shuttle service from Bitterfeld station to Solar Valley, and affordable prices for healthy meals in our cafeteria.

Mobility Support
Explore the world with a subsidy for the Germany-wide travel ticket or move stylishly with a company bike.

Community through Qclubs and Employee Events
Join the Qcells Clubs and participate in unforgettable moments and sports activities at our employee events in the Q-Lounge. Welcome to the Q-Team!