Engineers & Scientists
Our engineers and scientists - drawn from over 30 different European countries - work at the cutting edge of technology, examining the latest inventions in every technical field in order to protect and promote innovation in Europe. Their daily work of our engineers and scientists combines scientific expertise with analytical research and an eye for the legal aspects of intellectual property. As an Engineer / Scientist you will be working in various technical fields.
We are looking for
The EPO still has some vacancies to fill in 2015 within applied physics, computer science, and telecommunications. If you have a Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences, a good working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the third, you too could be part of our team of patent examiners in Munich or The Hague.
The EPO still has some vacancies to fill in 2015 within applied physics, computer science, and telecommunications. If you have a Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences, a good working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the third, you too could be part of our team of patent examiners in Munich or The Hague.
We offer
A competitive salary, an excellent social package, and varied work in a modern international environment. The net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy ranges from EUR 4 500 to 6 500, depending on experience. In addition, depending on their personal circumstances, EPO staff may be entitled to relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependant's, childcare, education, expatriation, installation and rent allowance).
A competitive salary, an excellent social package, and varied work in a modern international environment. The net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy ranges from EUR 4 500 to 6 500, depending on experience. In addition, depending on their personal circumstances, EPO staff may be entitled to relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependant's, childcare, education, expatriation, installation and rent allowance).
* after deduction of EPO internal tax and before deduction of staff contributions to the social-security and pension schemes.
More information: Apply
Submit your application today. Upon successful completion of a Skype interview, you will be invited to participate in one or more face-to-face interviews in Munich or The Hague.
Submit your application today. Upon successful completion of a Skype interview, you will be invited to participate in one or more face-to-face interviews in Munich or The Hague.
To find out more about working as an EPO patent examiner and for details of our benefits please use the link below.
Suitable candidates may be invited for interviews at the EPO before the next selection events in autumn 2015.
Agency calls are not appreciated.
Keywords: Technical engineer, Technical scientist, Engineering.
