Patent Engineer (m/f/d)

GE Vernova

Salzbergen, Germany

Full Time

Posted September 16, 2026

€4k - €7k/mo· Est.

Power Generation

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Job Description

As the Patent Engineer embedded in a global team of Intellectual Property professionals related to Wind Turbines, you will spearhead the protection and strategic development of our wind turbine technology, encompassing new features, products, tools, transport, repowering, PowerUp, and retrofit solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Contact person for engineering, management and IP counsel concerning various IP topics, coordinating all FTO activities in assigned field of technology proactively
Plan and execute IP landscaping, enable competitor IP awareness in technical teams and reveal “white space” uncovered with IP for own IP generation
Perform IP clearance programs on assigned technical developments (NPI / NTI / DTO / RCA) and ensure freedom to operate, in cooperation with a global team and IP counsel
Monitor industries’ patent applications with focus on Wind Turbine technology, Distribute the relevant publications to engineering teams, track patents of potential concern. Use patent search tools and databases, like Patsnap, USPTO PAIR, Espacenet, Anaqua, IPRally, etc
Be an active and influencing host of Patent Evaluation Board to assess new disclosed inventions and provide filing recommendations. Track and update metrics on invention status for assigned cases until final decision is made
Support the identification and compensation of legitimate claims for inventor remuneration in accordance with the German Law on Employee’ Inventions and established process
Identify opportunities for continuous improvements of processes and apply LEAN concepts to enable changes where appropriate

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics or equivalent
Significant work experience in an engineering organization for mechanical components, development, project management or service or installation, preferably related to wind turbines
Registered Patent Agent, or strong work experience in an engineering organization or patent department as IP engineer, or equivalent, with proven experience in IP clearance, patent literature search, inventions
Affinity to verbal explanation of technical matters. Very good text comprehension skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English language
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global environment
Conscientious, accountable and organized work style, motivating and tactful, and with a mindset of continuous improvement
Knowledge about Wind Turbine design and its mechanical systems
Successful work experience in a global team (India, China, USA, Germany, Spain).
Effective communication verbally and in writing, respect to different cultures.
Commitment to timely deliverables without compromising quality, continuous improvement mindset