Advanced Lead Engineer- Emerging Technologies

Essential Responsibilities

• Searching, analyzing, and compiling technical, commercial, and patent information using a variety of free and subscribed databases which will provide insights to technologists, Leadership, and legal team.
• Providing various types of analyses, such as those for patent / technology landscape, patentability of inventions, SWOT analysis, and freedom to practice landscapes, FTP reviews with technologists. Candidate will be provided limited guidance, especially in complex analysis, as required.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute.
• Present analysis and recommendations in a concise and actionable manner
• Proactively anticipating events that impact customer deliverables and manage them. Deliver on projects within fixed timelines
• Lead and/or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and process continuous improvement (LEAN) efforts to provide standard work.

Required Qualifications

• BE/MTech/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related domain, with 6-7 years experience in engineering / research / IP analytics/IP Strategy
• Understanding of gas turbine propulsion technology, Aircraft Engine Structural, Systems, Thermal, Aero & Design
• Willingness to learn and build expertise in Intellectual Property Analytics methods and tools
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with global teams & possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in team environment
• Passion for technology and excellence

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of patent law and experience in IP analysis.
• Lean mindset to automate/simplify processes. Experience/willingness to learn automation methods/tools (eg: Excel Macros, Machine Learning based methods)
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker