Sr. Intellectual Property Engineer (Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941) - Military Veterans
at Komatsu
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
The Senior Intellectual Property Engineer (strategy and projects) will serve as an integrated support role for Komatsu’s North American Mining product development. The Engineer will work directly for the Senior Regulations and IP Director to develop an encompassing IP strategy. The strategy will cover Primarily all elements of the existing patent portfolio, as well as new and developing technologies (Centers of Excellence), Technical Centers and support activities such as invention disclosure, patent filing, patent prosecution, renewals etc. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to automate and digitize existing processes to ensure that all IP related information is harvested, reviewed, and documented (IP docket) in the most efficient manner.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Will coordinate a global project (IP project) for the US based Product Development Groups.
- Coordinate activities with outside legal counsel.
- Communicate the needs of IP with the greater engineering community.
- Leverage IT to implement digital processes across Komatsu Mining etc.
- Assist inventors and engineering teams with evaluation of inventions for possible patent filings.
- Organize Patent Approval Committee meetings with Inventor(s) and Sr. Management for filing approval.
- Review draft patent applications and responses to office actions and provide instructions to outside patent counsel.
- Analyze freedom-to-operate issues with regards to new products.
- Develop knowledge of competitor IP (intellectual property, i.e., patents).
- Review competitor patents and classify them.
- Perform patent searches and investigate competitor technology.
- Analyze and evaluate patents, and advise businesses and engineering teams with respect to currently patented technologies.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant science.
- 2-5 years of industry related experience, preferably design and development of construction/agricultural or mining equipment.
- Total IP experience of 5+ years in patent searching.
- Experience in conducting freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills working with people of varying technical or organizational backgrounds.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Patent Agent registration a plus, not required
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Milwaukee, WI
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Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries.
The Komatsu North America Mining Distribution and Service group is a critical part of our Komatsu global organization. We, sell, install, service, provide parts and rebuild equipment, as well as provide digital solutions for our customers. In the United States, we have a presence in 16 states across the US with 30 primary sites. We have approximately 1,200 employees.
Our group supports field operations at the customer mine sites as well as shop operations at the Distribution and Service Centers. A large part of our workforce focuses includes technical trades.
SLQDC (Safety, Law, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) represents the order of priority for all Komatsu Employees when making decisions. Safety always comes first. In addition to Komatsu standards, our operations follow all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), Customer, and all federal, state, and local guidelines.