We are seeking a Patent Engineer to support our intellectual property (IP) function by working closely with engineering and legal teams toidentify, evaluate, and protect new innovations. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys analyzingnew technologies, working cross-functionally, and developingexpertisein patents and intellectual property. 🔹 What You91ll Do  022 Partner with engineering teams to022identify022 new inventions and innovations022 022 Evaluate ideas to022determine022 whether they are suitable for patent protection022 022 Conduct patent searches and review existing technologies022 022 Support internal review committees that assess invention disclosures022 022 Coordinate with external patent counsel to prepare and file patent applications022 022 Review technical documents and ensure accuracy for patent filings022 022 Track and manage022early stages022 of the patent application process022 022 What022We022re022 Looking For022 Required:022 022 Bachelor027s degree in Engineering022(Mechanical022or Electrical022preferred)022 022 30120128+ years of relevant experience in engineering or related field022 022 Strong analytical and written communication skills022 022 Ability to understand and explain technical concepts clearly022 Preferred: 022 022 Working knowledge ofpatents, intellectual property, or innovation processes 022 Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering + legal is a plus) 022 Familiarity with HVAC, industrial, or mechanical systems 022 Interest in pursuing a career in intellectual property 022 Key Traits for Success022 022 Curious about how things work022 022 Comfortable with detailed reading and writing022 022 Interested in the intersection of engineering and law022 022 Able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders022 022 Location022 This role is based in022Sidney, OH or St. Louis, MO022 with a hybrid work arrangement. Preference for candidates022located022within commuting distance.