Approximately 50% of the role supports R&D analysis and innovation through technical evaluation, data interpretation, structured problem solving, and innovation engineering methods; approximately 50% supports IP through invention identification, technical disclosures, coordination with legal and patent counsel, Office Action support, and portfolio administration. Experience preparing invention disclosures or patent application, reviewing technical literature or patents, working with patent counsel, or supporting patentability, freedom-to-operate, patent drafting, prosecution, or corporate IP activities; USPTO registration or formal IP training is beneficial but not required.