Patent Engineer at BorgWarner

Shanghai, China

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Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Manufacturing, EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Fluent English. Be able to collaborate with global team
Research spirit, innovative consciousness, cross functional team collaboration and good team spirit
Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical, Automation, Vehicle Engineering, Electronics, Law, or related fields
Minimum 3 years of experience as a patent engineer or in intellectual property-related work
Familiar with patent search, drafting, portfolio management, and relevant laws and regulations; patent agent qualification is a plus
Experience in automotive, mechanical, or electronics technology is preferred
Knowledge of domestic and international patent application processes and related policies
Top 10 Key Competencies: Business Acumen, Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Informing, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Organizational Agility, Priority Setting, Problem solving, Drive for Results

Responsibilities

Lead technical communications with R&D teams to identify innovation points, clarify patent application requirements, and project timelines
Conduct patent searches and analyses, draft and submit patent applications
Participate in patent portfolio planning to support the company’s technology development strategy
Assist in patent invalidation, infringement analysis, and related legal matters
Manage patent-related budgets and expenses
Track patent project progress and ensure timely delivery of all patent-related tasks
Serve as the main contact for patent matters, responsible for technical communications with external patent agencies and relevant departments (before application)
Support internal IP training and promote patent awareness within the company

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Patent SearchPatent AnalysisPatent DraftingPatent ApplicationIP Portfolio ManagementInfringement AnalysisPatent InvalidationTechnical WritingR&D CollaborationIP Training

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Patent Engineer role?

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a patent engineer or in intellectual property-related work is required, along with familiarity in patent search, drafting, portfolio management, and relevant laws; patent agent qualification is a plus.

What education is needed for this position?

A Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical, Automation, Vehicle Engineering, Electronics, Law, or related fields is required.

Is the Patent Engineer role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary for the Patent Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Patent Engineer role?

Strong candidates have fluent English for global collaboration, a research spirit with innovation consciousness, cross-functional team skills, experience in automotive/mechanical/electronics, and knowledge of domestic/international patent processes.