At a Glance
- Tasks: Bridge the gap between IP and engineering, identifying innovative inventions.
- Company: Elekta, a leader in precision radiation medicine with a global presence.
- Benefits: Up to 25 paid vacation days, private medical insurance, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in cancer care while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Recent engineering graduate with a passion for innovation and intellectual property.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
We don't just build technology. Elekta is shaping the standard of care, together with healthcare providers, by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent, efficient and personalized care, addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy, precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows, Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with over 4,000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries.
At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That's why we're committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.
The Patent Engineer serves as a bridge between the Intellectual Property (IP) team and the engineering organisation. The Patent Engineer will help identify and evaluate inventions arising from research and development activities, in collaboration with qualified Patent Attorneys. The role will support invention harvesting, prior art and novelty assessments, competitor monitoring, patent portfolio management, and IP awareness initiatives across the business. The role is designed for a recent engineering graduate (or equivalent) with strong technical curiosity, communication skills, and an interest in innovation and IP.
- Partner with engineering and product development teams to identify, capture and assess innovations with patent potential.
- Promote intellectual property awareness through training, guidance materials and engagement with technical teams.
What You'll Bring:
- University education in science or engineering (or equivalent) with an ability to understand technical concepts in any of the following fields: electronics, physics or software
- Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience
- Interest in patents, IP, innovation management or technology commercialisation
- Familiarity with scientific literature reviews, patent databases, or technical searching
What You'll Get:
- In this role, you will work for a higher purpose;
- Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)
- Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
- Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
Hiring process: Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the "Apply" button. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Summary Location: Crawley Type: Full time
Patentingenieur m|w employer: Elekta
Elekta is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer. With a collaborative Agile work culture, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and innovation, while enjoying generous benefits such as up to 25 paid vacation days, private medical insurance, and a strong pension contribution package. Located in Crawley, our headquarters offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving technology, all while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a commitment to improving patient care worldwide.
