The technical areas that we are currently recruiting for:

• Applied Maths, AI, and Quantum Computing: AI and Advanced Computing Technologies, Applied Math & NLP, Core AI & Quantum Computing
• Batteries, Fuel Cells & Electrolyser / Hydrogen Technology: Electrochemistry, Lithium-Ion Battery & Fuel Cell Materials, Production Technology (Processes & Equipment) for Batteries, Fuel Cells and Electrolysers, System Integration of Batteries and Battery Management, H2 and ammonia production
• Chemical Engineering - Lubricants/Fuels: commodity chemicals and technical interactions, fuel economy, viscosity, antioxidants, deposit control, briquettes, electrical properties, GTL fuels, compositions and processes
• Computer: Distributed Processing & CPU, Error detection and correction, advanced applied data processing, ICT security or cryptography, network security, image processing, AR/AV, HCI, GUI, Computer Devices, AI applications
• Electric Power Distribution: Power generation and grid integration (e.g., renewables like photovoltaics, wind turbines, hydropower); AC or DC transmission and distribution (including HVDC systems, off-grid microgrids, on-board power networks); electric power conversion; energy storage and management (batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen); inductive charging and wireless power transfer; battery charging technologies (e.g., for EVs, fast charging protocols); emergency/stand-by power.
• Electronics: Amplifiers (e.g. differential amplifiers, LNAs, RF power amplifiers such as Doherty power amplifiers, audio power amplifiers such as class D amplifiers, class A to S amplifiers, switched capacitor amplifiers, push-pull amplifiers, charge amplifiers, TIAs), Phased locked loops and their components (e.g. Charge pumps, Phase detectors, Voltage Controlled Oscillators, Digitally Controlled Oscillators)
• Image, Audio & Video: Microphones, Loudspeakers, headphones, processing of signals; digital video coding and compression (MPEG, HEVC, VVC, point cloud), & video transmission (DVB, ISOBMFF, HbbTV)
• Life Science: Formulation specialists (pharmacists; organic chemists) of known chemical compounds (organic small molecules, inorganic compounds, polymers or nucleic acids).
• Materials Science: Polymers (processing/working-up in general or polyurethanes), polymer chemistry and polymer having optical features (optical element & optical data storage), natural polymers (paper & pulp, paper & ink, biomaterials, biorefinery, natural polymers, paper converting and packaging technology); textile engineering (production of fibres, chemical treatment of textiles)
• Mechanical & Automotive Engineering: Combustion, heat exchange & storage, steam production and water turbines; Mechanical and control aspects relating to air conditioning units and systems for cooling, heating, ventilation, humidification, dehumidification, filtration of air for habitable space, i.e. buildings; Hand tools, including motor powered rotary tools, screw, staple and nailing tools, workshop equipment; Foundations & water management; Building elements, such as finishing & closure elements; Automotive engineering: Vehicle structures, steering mechanisms, controlling and manufacturing methods
• Organic Chemistry: Cosmetics, Dyes, Sugars, Heterocycles, Organometallics, Steroids, Carbocycles & Processes
• Physics - Sensing & Testing Technology: Sensing forces and temperature, testing machines and structures
• Semiconductors: Laser technology: Physicist with broad knowledge in laser technology, in particular with R&D experience.  Semiconductor memory devices: Memory devices, their manufacturing and process integration, in particular of DRAM, SRAM and Flash memory (Physicist, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a Background in semiconductor technology); Nuclear chemical processes (fuel reprocessing, radioactive waste disposal)
• Steel Metallurgy: Heat treatments of ferrous metals or alloys 
• Telecom & Wireless: Mobile Radio Communication- MIMO - 4G - 5G - 6G - beamforming - physical layer, Wireless communication (Wireless resource allocation); Power saving in wireless communication systems, 3GPP, LTE, WLAN, Baseband and radio frequency rx/tx design, physical layer, Data networks (Network Management & Monitoring; Routing, Switching & Flow control; Access, Bus, Home & Virtual networks)

Are you a scientist, engineer or IT specialist with a Master's Degree and a passion for discovery? Join us in a role where curiosity meets impact.

As a patent examiner, you’ll be among the first to explore cutting-edge ideas across diverse fields - from quantum computing to sustainable materials. You’ll read the latest technical breakthroughs, assess their potential, and help shape the future by supporting inventors and creators as they build on what’s come before.

This is more than a job - it’s a front-row seat to the evolution of technology and science.

👉 You don't need experience in intellectual property, your expertise matters. You will start with a full year of legal training - fully paid.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working model: from the office, home, or even abroad
• Net monthly salary starting at 6 921 EUR
• Family-friendly benefits that support your whole family
• ...and so much more — check out our full benefits below!