Associate Ip Professional

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: _we come together_, _we always look for a better way_, and _we create possibilities_.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

An Associate IP Professional (P1) analyses patents / non-patent literature pertaining to major home appliances across the globe and provides technical insights to enable innovation, mitigate risks, and support new product development for GE Appliances a Haier company and Group Companies.

Position

Associate IP Professional

Location

IND, Bangalore, KA

How You'll Create Possibilities
- Work in well-coordination with a team of attorneys and technologists.
- Support creating and managing strategic and tactical IP assets for the Appliances business by means of novelty searches as guided.
- Support assessing competitive position, perform clearance (FTO) analysis for new product introductions OR validity/ invalidity and provide relevant conclusions and recommendations to technologists, technology management and legal personnel located across the globe as guided.
- Support development of patent and technology landscapes, identify “white spaces”, technology roadmaps, competitor watch and non-patent literature search to conduct technology landscape.
- Participate in companywide initiatives - EHS, compliance, well-within, World IP Day etc.

Position Requirement
- Ability to work independently and with team and cross-functional environment as needed with limited guidance and under tight timelines
- Demonstration of flexibility to accommodate changing business priorities
- Participate in documenting & sharing lessons learnt in relevant technical forums.
- Good analytical, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Exposure in at least 2 of the below areas
- IOT/Connected/AI: Technology, parts, subsystems, algorithms, software
- Mechanical: subsystems, mechanism, structure
- Hydraulics, suspensions, dampers, balancing system, pumps
- Electrical/electronic: Controls, UI, different motors, compressors, components and circuits, diagnostics, sensors
- Good functional understanding of US IP Law concepts and demonstrated ability to utilize it in IP analysis

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

- 2-5 years of Hands-on experience conducting 20+ FTO searches, 100+ novelty searches, design searches in US, CA, EP. Good to have experience in KR, JP, CN and other European countries.
- B. Tech or M. Tech / M.E degree in Mechanical, EE, CS and E&TC Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Exposure on Derwent is preferred along with other paid data base.
- Develop and integrate new IP concepts. Learn new tools, methodologies document and upgrade analysis approach. Exposure to processes likes six-sigma and NPI
- Experience in consumer products, automotive or other comparable industry.
- Patent drafting, certified on patent analysis by leading global intellectual property training institutes such as WON/GO and PRG, Certified Indian Patent agent.
- Knowledge of excel, macros, R, python.AI based IP Analytics

Working Conditions:

- Working from B’lore office
- Timelines driven engagement.
- Need based interactions with US stake holders and collaboration time
- Occasional weekend work

Our Culture

At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.