Patent Classifier (Mechanical/Aeronautical/Civil Engineering)

About the role

We are looking for excited, inquisitive Classification Specialists (PCS) to join our Patent Search and Innovation Intelligence Services Team!

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate application classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system and the United States Patent Classification System (USPC) through technical knowledge, research, and automated tools.
• Mastering the patent classification process
• Assigning classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent Classification rules and definitions
• Classifying applications related to specific technologies
• Continually expanding knowledge and expertise into new technologies
• Working closely with others in a team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Experience and/or significant course work in any of the following areas: Transportation, construction, manufacturing, static structures, dynamic machines, packaging, mechanical power, transmissions, electromechanical systems, mining, molding, etc.
• At least 6 months of work experience with research via work, internships, or volunteering

Qualifications

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Applicants must have resided in the U.S. for the past two consecutive years

Skills

• Previous experience with intellectual property
• The ability to work independently, without excessive supervision
• The ability to use computer systems to perform research and classification operations
• The ability to work independently to meet defined production and quality standards

Benefits

Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week US time zones

Pay

This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days a week in office

Schedule

Must reside within a commutable distance from Ann Arbor MI, Kansas City MO, Alexandria VA, Denver CO, Philadelphia PA, or Tempe, AZ