Posted 7 days ago
Patent Engineer
@ Synectics Inc.
Montréal, Quebec
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Overview
Synectics Inc. is hiring a full-time Patent Engineer to analyze patent claims, assess freedom-to-operate and patentability, and support IP strategy. The role requires 5 to 10+ years of patent, IP, engineering or technology experience and an engineering background. Canadian Patent Agent registration is a strong asset.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze patent claims and prepare claim charts
- Conduct freedom-to-operate and infringement assessments
- Perform prior-art searches and draft patent applications
- Evaluate patent portfolios for licensing and acquisitions
Requirements summary:
- 5-10+ years of patent, IP, engineering or technology experience
- Strong patent claim interpretation skills
- Understanding of mechanical systems and electronics
- Engineering degree preferred
- Canadian Patent Agent registration is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Canadian Patent Agent registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics |
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Synectics Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze patent claims and prepare claim charts.
- Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, and patentability assessments.
- Perform prior-art searches and identify patentable innovations.
- Draft patent applications and support prosecution strategies.
- Collaborate with Engineering on design-around solutions.
- Evaluate patent portfolios for licensing, acquisitions, and strategic opportunities.
- Monitor competitor patent activity and contribute to IP strategy.
- Communicate IP risks and recommendations to technical and business teams.
- 5-10+ years of relevant patent, IP, engineering, or technology experience.
- Strong patent claim interpretation and claim chart preparation skills.
- Experience with patentability, prior-art, FTO, infringement, or validity analysis.
- Ability to understand mechanical systems, electrical schematics, and electronics.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
- Canadian Patent Agent registration, patent drafting and prosecution, and licensing or acquisition due diligence experience are strong assets.
- Bilingualism is an asset.
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