Engineer - IP

Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, IND, 411013Full-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-12

Core

Conduct IP analytics, prior art searches, and patent landscape analysis for Power Systems and Power Electronics programs.

Role type

IP Analyst / Patent Engineer

Builds

IP strategy to protect and commercialize key technologies in Power Systems

Domain

Power Systems / Power Electronics / Intellectual Property

Required skills

Prior art search, patent landscape analysis, claims mapping, portfolio analysis, whitespace analysis, patentability assessment, Freedom-to-Operate analysis, technical understanding of Power Systems

Preferred skills

Licensing, drafting, experience in other types of patent analyses

Technologies

Patent databases, literature databases

Responsibilities

Conduct prior art searches (Landscapes, patentability, Freedom-to-Operate, patent validity/invalidity assessment), read a huge volume of patents and literature, communicate complex technologies to business and stakeholders, identify competitor trends and emerging technologies, interface with cross-functional Engineering to gather technical information for invention disclosures, assist legal teams in assessing patentability

Seniority

Mid-level, 1-2 years (Masters) or 3+ years (Bachelors)

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.