Job Description

Summary The role is that of Intellectual Property (IP) Analyst in GE Aerospace located in Bangalore. As an Intellectual Property (IP) Analyst you will work in cross-functional teams of technologists, IP Strategy team, IP Intelligence team, and IP Counsels to develop patent analytics for the business. In this role, you will execute IP Analytics (with limited guidance) in the domains of Gas turbine engine mechanical domains such as bearings, lubrications, thermal systems, mechanical design etc. Search and analyze IP and Non-IP literature and utilize your technical experience and expertise to provide insights and work with IP Strategists to drive strategyEssential Responsibilities

• Searching, analyzing, and compiling technical, commercial, and patent information using a variety of free and subscribed databases which will provide insights to technologists, Leadership, and legal team.
• Providing various types of analyses, such as those for patent / technology landscape, patentability of inventions, SWOT analysis, and freedom to practice landscapes. Candidate will be provided limited guidance, especially in complex analysis, as required.
• Work with assigned technical area or business segment to develop strategic IP - including trade secrets & patent applications. Methods to generate IP include organic efforts in the technical area or business segments, as well as facilitating IP harvesting sessions with cognizant subject matter experts to generate impactful IP that protects GE Aerospace freedom to practice and/or provides blocking/licensing opportunities.
• Understand IP portfolio of assigned area to inform subject matter experts on the strength of IP, assertion & licensing opportunities, maintenance actions, etc.
• Lead and/or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and process continuous improvement (LEAN) efforts to provide standard work. Assure proper documentation of technical and/or IP data generated for assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering/legal policies and procedures.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute.
• Present analysis and recommendations in a concise and actionable manner
• Proactively anticipating events that impact customer deliverables and manage them. Deliver on projects within fixed timelines

Required Qualifications

• BE/MTech/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related domain, with minimum 6 years experience in engineering / research / IP analysis.
• Willingness to learn and build expertise in Intellectual Property Analytics methods and tools
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with global teams & possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in team environment
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Passion for technology and excellence

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of patent law and experience in IP analysis.
• Familiarity with mechanical design and understanding the working of gas turbines
• Basic understanding of jet engine working and its components
• Lean mindset to automate/simplify processes. Experience/willingness to learn automation methods/tools (eg: Excel Macros, Machine Learning based methods)
• Lead Initiatives of moderate to intense scope and impact
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

About us:GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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