Patent Engineer

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We're currently looking for a Patent Engineer to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for supporting the Intellectual Property group with various aspects of patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Regularly meet with vehicle design/research staff to identify potentially patentable features, components, and processes from various technologies.
• Conduct patentability searches, freedom to practice searches, and patent infringement investigations.
• Manage the preparation and prosecution of patent applications by developing filing strategies and overseeing the work of outside patent counsel.
• Assist in the execution of corporate patent awareness and recognition initiatives.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• United States Patent and Trademark Office registration
• Experience with drafting and/or analyzing patent claims
• Excellent presentation/communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work proactively
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Previous in-house or law firm patent experience
• Previous or current law school coursework (Juris Doctor achievement a plus)
• Previous experience with automotive technologies including autonomous vehicle controls and connected vehicle systems.
  
  

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

• Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**
  
  

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America