Patent Analyst

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world.  Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.  

The Challenge

As a (senior) Patent Analyst in one of our European offices, your primary focus is performing tailored patent searches, analysis and landscapes for various global business needs. This includes maintaining close contact with the rest of the global IP team and business stakeholders in our product sites. Depending on experience, presenting/leading analysis, communication to stakeholder, leading ideation projects may become part of the function.

You will report directly to the Global IP strategy lead, located in Helsinki, Finland. You will have a strong working relation with IP team members in the US, Japan, Korea, Belgium, Finland, and the Netherlands as well as the different business units around the globe.

Location

Candidates for Helsinki and Almere office locations are invited to apply. In this position traveling may be required to accommodate the global footprint of the IP generation team and other stakeholders.

Education

• Sc. degree educated (ideally Ph.D. level) in chemistry, materials/nanoscience, physics or other relevant semiconductor engineering discipline.
• Registered new Patent Attorneys with relevant experience are encouraged to apply

Experience 

• Preferably 7 or more years of experience searching patents and technical literature and use of patent search / analysis tools, including AI tools
• You will have a foundation and desire to search and analyze data / patents / scientific information, improve workflows and process and further tailor and compile analysis from those to our business needs
• You have been self-driven and capable of operating with high degree of autonomy
• You have a deep scientific interest and a willingness to become an expert in the semiconductor deposition industry

Required skills

»             Able to search and navigate effectively through IP and scientific information in a global, complex, multicultural, dynamic, and demanding high-tech environment

»             Able to analyze complex data sets and turn those into tailored analysis together alone and with other team members

»             Able to understand a complex message and deliver a tailored message  to a variety of stakeholders in the business having a range of technical and business experience

»             Able to understand multiple and varying interests and devise the rights questions to achieve the stakeholders desired outcome.

»             Understanding diverse cultural backgrounds of other team members and stakeholders, and reflect and adjust way of working to accommodate those cultures

NOTE: The internal job title for this role may vary from the advertised title.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.