Sonova AG
Patent Engineer
📍 Staefa
Role and responsibilities
Support inventors and patent attorneys from initial ideas generation and invention disclosures preparation through patent prosecution and into maintenance and enforcement decisions. Review patent publications in the field of hearing systems and prepare IP landscapes. Provide IP training to inventors, technical patent experts and business partners. Assist with administrative, organizational and accounting tasks for the Patent and Design Rights Team.
Team / description
At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change. Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.
Qualifications and Skills
Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent work experience and a background in at least one of the following technical fields: wireless communication, signal processing and neural networks
Corporate experience in international patent practice or project management
Strong ability to extract and communicate technical and legal concepts clearly and concisely
Ability to identify, review, and explain patent-related matters and provide IP advice to internal stakeholders
Experience in searching and retrieving information from IP databases and registers
Excellent written and spoken English and German language skills