Role description Role Specification Role Description Role Title PRODUCT ENGINEER IP Intellectual Property Data Center BU Product Engineering of Copper connectivity and Fiber Optic Connectivity products solutions Cable assemblies modules boxes Closures and accessories etc Role Purpose To understand and evaluate the intellectual property claims around the product being designed deliberation of the claims with relevant team members to find suitable solution to mitigate the risk of incumbent IP claims What the role entails Key Responsibilities Design and Product Development Engineering activity of 1 Complete ownership of IP review of the assigned product solution development activity from concept up to product realisation 2 Work with IP team to support patent strategy licensing and dispute resolution 3 Detailed study and ratification of all potential IP claims identified by the IP team with potential risk of violation 4 Identification of critical differentiating factors which make the current design under review potentially protected from existing IP claims 5 Work with the design development IP and manufacturing teams to make them aware of breadth and depth of existing claims 6 Collaborate with R D engineers to identify innovative features and strengthen IP filings 7 Support business product teams in assessing risks related to competitor patents 8 Active participation in product design discussions to bring potential risk areas review the design proposals in the purview of the preexisting claims 9 Innovating new ideas and concepts of connectivity in both copper and optical domain and converting into a workable product solution with securing the intellectual property rights for the company with the support of the IP team 10 What we are looking for in you Skills Knowledge Special Attributes Mobility 1 Detailed understanding of the connectors and connection methods in both copper and optical fiber connectivity 2 Application of different types of connectors and related products 3 Understanding of various standards relating to structured cabling TIA EIA-568 ISO IEC 11801 4 Understand the different type of product categories like CAT6 CAT6A U UTP STP S FTP 5 Familiarity with connector designs RJ45 keystone jacks patch panels modular plugs 6 Understanding of electrical performance parameters like Insertion loss return loss cross talk alien cross talk and other related parameters 7 Awareness of termination techniques IDC crimping tool-less designs 8 Understanding of standards relating to optical fiber connectivity IEC TIA IEEE 9 Familiarity with connector types LC SC MPO MTP MMC MDC SN SNMT Uniboot LC etc 10 Understanding of fiber polarity methods Type A B C Base-8 12 16 24 32 11 Understanding of optical performance parameters insertion loss return loss reflectance end-face geometry 12 Understanding of field termination methods fusion splicing mechanical splicing field-polishable connectors 13 Strong mechanical and materials understanding plastics metals plating optical ferrules 14 Familiarity with manufacturing processes injection molding precision machining fiber polishing 15 Working knowledge of various type of molding concepts mold tool and related aspects of mold tool development 16 Ability to read and interpret patent documents claims drawings prior art references 17 Ability to map technical features of products to patent claims 18 Communication skills to explain IP risks strategies to non-technical stakeholders 19 Robust collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams 20 Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple IP projects simultaneously 21 Hands on with the desktop publishing software like MS Excel MS Power Point MS Word 22 Good command over English language in both spoken and written forms Location Prefered location - Mumbai Pune Dadra Nagarhavli Experience Education Minimum Qualifications Critical Exposure to Perform the Job at the Optimum Level Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering with 8 to 10yrs of domain experience CRITICAL SKILLS Strong understanding of connection technology and connectivity solutions in communication domain Skills About Sterlite Technologies Limited About STL - STL is a leading global optical and digital solutions company providing advanced offerings to build 5G Rural FTTx Enterprise and Data Centre networks About STL Digital - STL Digital a wholly owned subsidiary of STL is a global IT services and consulting company dedicated to delivering exceptional digital transformation experiences for enterprises with a comprehensive portfolio of services including product engineering cloud and cyber security data and AI and enterprise SaaS