IP Manager & Patents – Medium Voltage

About the role

Lead and manage the organization’s intellectual property and patent portfolio for medium‑voltage products, ensuring strategic protection of innovations and compliance with regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Direct preparation and filing of patent applications, claims and drawings, coordinating with engineering, R&D and external counsel.
• Maintain processes for patent submissions, renewals and documentation tracking across local and international jurisdictions.
• Monitor competitor patents, conduct prior‑art searches and assess infringement risks.
• Develop and implement a long‑term IP strategy aligned with product road‑maps and R&D investments.
• Advise leadership on IP risks, opportunities and partnership negotiations.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D and business units to integrate IP initiatives into product launches.
• Lead, mentor and evaluate a team of engineers, IP analysts and specialists, setting KPIs and tracking performance.

Required profile

• Minimum six years (72 months) of experience in IP management, patent drafting and filing.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, R&D and legal teams.
• Strong analytical skills for competitive intelligence and prior‑art assessment.

Required skills

• Technical research
• Patent filing
• Patent drafting
• Quality metrics
• Quality compliance
• Prior art searches
• Process improvement
• Research design
• Competitive analysis
• Licensing agreements
• IP strategy