CareerPlan

Patent Classifier (Electrical Engineering/Physics)

R186- Ann Arbor, USFull-time$50k–$65k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Assigning Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) and USPC codes to patent applications using technical knowledge of electrical engineering and physics.

Role type

Patent Classifier (Electrical Engineering/Physics)

Builds

Patent classification data for intellectual property search and analytics

Domain

Intellectual Property / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Required skills

CPC system knowledge, USPC system knowledge, electrical engineering fundamentals, electronics knowledge, power systems knowledge, semiconductors knowledge, optics knowledge, digital signal processing knowledge, technical research, automated tools usage

Preferred skills

Intellectual property experience, independent work, computer systems research

Responsibilities

Mastering the patent classification process, Assigning classifications in accordance with CPC rules, Classifying applications related to specific technologies, Continually expanding knowledge into new technologies, Working closely with others in a team environment

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC