Intellectual Property Expert

Manage, maintain, and renew the patent and design portfolio relating to the Digital Ecosystem in line with the company's IP strategy and budget requirements. Support invention disclosures and patent applications, including prior art and patentability searches. Ensure appropriate Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) assessments are carried out in IP-relevant projects. Coordinate and evaluate patent searches, competitive intelligence activities, and IP monitoring. Advise and support business units on patent and design matters through training, workshops, reporting, and consultation. Represent the Intellectual Property function in cross-functional meetings and technical discussions. Administer assigned parts of the company's intellectual property portfolio and related processes. Contribute to broader IP topics such as copyrights, trade secrets, NDAs, licensing agreements, R&D contracts, disputes, and IP strategy implementation projects.

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field, combined with recognized IP qualification or substantial experience in intellectual property.

• Several years of experience in an industrial environment or consulting role related to intellectual property.

• Solid understanding of patents, designs, and intellectual property management as well as expertise in (embedded) software development.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with external patent attorneys and service providers.

• Strong capability to quickly understand and support multiple technical disciplines simultaneously.

• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain and summarize complex topics for different stakeholder groups.

• High level of initiative with a structured, reliable, precise, and detail-oriented working style.