SMS group GmbH | Germany | 41xxx, 57xxx Hilchenbach, Mönchengladbach | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 08.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Patent Manager / Patent Ingenieur (m/f/d)
SMS group GmbH SMS group stands worldwide for future-oriented technology and outstanding service in machine and plant engineering for the metal industry. Our team of more than 13,500 employees worldwide has a turnover of over 4 billion in 2024. EUR generated. We also use our 150 years of experience and digital know-how for continuous innovation beyond the core business. We are the right partner for demanding projects and accompany our customers throughout the entire life cycle of their plants. Being a pioneer in a carbon-neutral and sustainable metal industry is our declared goal. Become part of our future - at SMS group GmbH in Hilchenbach or Mönchengladbach as
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Together with the central patent department, You are responsible for consulting and implementing our IP strategy with the aim of further expanding our technological market management, protecting our company against third-party patents and securing our technology of the future. For this purpose, you may perform the following tasks: Coordination and patent advice of our domestic and foreign companies Implementation and further development of the internal IP strategy Identification (and coordination) of invalidation of rights of competition in cooperation with external patent lawyers Processing and evaluation of invention reports, including prior art research Coordination of the preparation, examination and enforcement of patents in cooperation with external patent lawyers Patent legal release of our development solutions and products with regard to third-party intellectual property rights (FTOs) Support for patent disputes
You have a successfully completed technical study (preferably physics, automation, computer science). Important are: Knowledge of electrical and automation, including control and control technology, as well as the implementation or support of digital assistance and monitoring systems (e.g. condition-based monitoring, digital twins) Practical experience with AI applications in industrial plants Basic knowledge in the field of industrial legal protection is desirable, deep IP specialization is not absolutely necessary Ready to acquire missing IP knowledge independently structured, self-responsive working, pronounced analytical skills, economically focused and targeted thinking and acting safe occurrence and the ability to render complex technical facts understandable Teamability, high commitment and flexibility very good knowledge of English and German in word and writing
As an innovative and internationally aspiring employer, we convince you with a performance-oriented remuneration (including a profit-sharing) as well as an attractive occupational pension scheme. In addition, we offer you the opportunity to optimally harmonize family and profession, for example with our childcare, our flexible working time models and the possibility of mobile work. . .
Location
![]() | SMS group GmbH | |
| Hilchenbach, Mönchengladbach | ||
| Germany |
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