Patent manager

Patent Engineer/Manager- Join Wärtsilä's IPR Services Team

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset - are you the one?

Patent Manager - Join Wärtsilä's IPR Services Team

Are you an experienced patent professional who enjoys getting to the core of new technology, working closely with engineers and turning inventions into business-relevant patent protection? Then this role may be for you.

This role combines technology, innovation, legal aspects and business. You will work with engineers, R&D teams, business stakeholders and external patent attorneys to identify, shape and protect inventions that support Wärtsilä's strategy. A key focus is strengthening patenting activities related to 4-stroke engine technologies.

You will often work in new technical areas, so you need to learn quickly, ask focused questions and build understanding together with experts.

The preferred location is Vaasa, Finland. We will also consider candidates based elsewhere who can visit Vaasa regularly.

What you will do Work with engineers and R&D teams on new developments and inventions

Lead invention harvesting and disclosure discussions

Analyse prior art and assess patentability

Manage drafting and prosecution together with external patent attorneys

Review and interpret patent claims and technical descriptions

Support freedom-to-operate assessments

Prepare clear invention and patent summaries for decision-making

What we are looking for At least 3 years of hands-on experience in patent work, in-house or in a patent attorney firm

European Patent Attorney (EPA) qualification is an advantage

A degree in engineering or another relevant technical field

Ability to read and analyse technical documents, drawings and system descriptions

A structured and careful way of working

Ability to work with engineers, experts and business stakeholders

Fluent English; other languages are an advantage

What we offer You will join an experienced