European Patent Examiner in Chemical Engineering - Lubricants/Fuels
European Patent OfficeMunich, Bavaria, Germany • Berlin, Germany
Posted March 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We are the patent office for Europe. We are proud to deliver high-quality patents and efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.
Job Description
As a European Patent Examiner in Chemical Engineering - Lubricants/Fuels, you will assess inventions for patent protection, support innovation, and work in a diverse and inclusive environment. You will examine patent applications, analyze new inventions, conduct research, and communicate findings with applicants and colleagues.
Requirements
- Diploma of completed studies at master's level covering one or more technical fields mentioned above
- Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one of our official languages (English, French and German) and the ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing languages and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)
- Work experience in industry would be an advantage
- Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation
Benefits
- competitive salary
- 30+ days of annual leave + flexible working arrangements
- generous remote work policy
- family-friendly policies: childcare, education and relocation support
- pension and insurance: excellent social security coverage
- training and development: legal training, technical upskilling and mobility opportunities
- inclusive culture: 35+ nationalities, supportive networks and a strong DEI commitment
- facilities: on-site gym, health services, staff clubs and more (depending on location)