ATMI, 
a global leader in the development of process solutions for the semiconductor and life science industries, is seeking a Patent Technologist.
This is the ideal role for an engineering or scientific professional with an understanding of the legal considerations of intellectual property looking to join a high-tech, growing organization. Offering fantastic opportunities to grow within this role, our client also provides an environment where both team and individual success is recognized and rewarded.
As an IP Technologist, you will be tasked with leading efforts to generate, protect and monetize our intellectual property which has been generated in the microelectronics business area.
You will work with legal, business development, marketing, sales and technical personnel to define the scope of the work that requires protection and the best approach to achieve this. Reporting to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, you will undertake analysis of intellectual property which will include landscaping, competitive intelligence alerts, IP assessments, support for planning and decision making.
Supporting and participating within 'freedom-to-operate' and patentability analysis, you will work with the IP Legal Portfolio Manager and Business teams regarding portfolio decision making. Additionally, you will facilitate and encourage creative problem solving, ID submissions and patent engineering.
Your other duties will include:
- Managing the invention disclosure review process
- Promoting alignment of IP with the business direction and product development cycle
- Driving actions to foster and protect new technology areas
- Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of technologies and the IP portfolio
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- An understanding of the legal considerations of intellectual property, IP creation, problem solving and brainstorming techniques
- An engineering or scientific degree
As an IP Technologist, you must have strong communication, presentation and training skills and the ability to transition between technical, business and legal perspectives. Creative and engaged, you must be curious regarding technology and able to pick up new concepts quickly and build upon them.
Experience in the semi conductor industry, ideally within process engineering and/or development, equipment and materials, would be beneficial to your application. Project management skills would also be an advantage.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://careers-atmi.icims.com/jobs/1885/job.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Danbury, Connecticut
Whether it’s a green chemistry used in flash memory manufacturing, game-changing equipment for the safe delivery of toxic ion implant gases, or a revolutionary mixing system for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical compounds, ATMI is leading the way. We combine broad expertise in science and engineering with the latest tools and technologies enabling rapid development and scale-up of new solutions to meet the needs of today’s high-technology marketplace. ATMI promotes a culture that engages employees and fosters growth and development, while offering compensation programs that reward outstanding performance.
ATMI’s Core Values revolve around its employee’s ability to ACT IT:
Be Accountable for your work and responsibilities.
Always works towards Continuous Process Improvement.
Be prepared to Teach and lead the organization to achieve new levels of success.
Always act with Integrity.
Maximize the value of Teamwork