ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Patent Agent interviews inventors, participates in the patent committee meetings, and prepares and prosecutes patent applications. The Patent Agent manages the patent and trademark portfolios.
This position is open to candidates located in Fort Collins or Denver (CO), Minneapolis/Eden Prairie (MN), Milpitas/Bay Area (CA), or Boston/Wilmington (MA).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Works closely with innovators to identify patentable inventions, and draft and prosecute patent applications
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Conducts patent harvest sessions and supports the patent committees to evaluate patentability of company innovations
- Communicates frequently with inventors, engineering managers, and product managers to support patent prosecution
- Manages the patent and trademark portfolios
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Performs prior art searches
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Supports patent analysis projects
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Generates claim charts for infringement and invalidity
- Supports foreign patent prosecution
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Supports outside patent counsel
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
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Required 5+ years of US patent application drafting and prosecution experience in electrical technologies
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Registered as a Patent Agent to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office
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Experience managing patent dockets
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Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
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Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skill
Preferred:
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Law firm experience
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Patent docketing experience
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Claim chart experience
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Technical knowledge in the following areas is preferred: power electronics and circuit/hardware design including: DC circuits, RF circuits, AC to DC converters, AC power factor correction, high power transistors and rectifiers, RF matching networks, analog circuits and switched-mode power supply technology
EDUCATION:
Essential:
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required
Preferred:
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Master’s degree in electrical engineering preferred
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $145,000 to $185,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
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Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
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Short and long-term disability and life insurance
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Health savings and flexible spending accounts
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Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
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8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
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Company matched 401(k)
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Tuition reimbursement
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Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
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Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com
