Together we create craft for the future.

As a craftsman and family business, two things are especially close to our hearts: craftsmanship and people. With more than 1000 employees worldwide, we manufacture high-quality interiors for business & private jets and residences. From sales and project planning to the design and manufacture of high-end interiors, our focus is always on innovation, passion and handshake quality. At F/LIST, we value not only your skills, but also your uniqueness. We are all about achieving great things and growing together. At our headquarters in Thomasberg, we employ about 800 people from over 13 nations. This is where our roots lie and it is the place where high-quality interiors for business and private jets as well as luxurious living spaces are manufactured.

As part of our team you will...

• become, after a thorough onboarding period, the central point of contact for patents and research funding within our Research and Product Development department.
• guide inventions from the initial idea through research and technical evaluation to the patent application, working closely with our developers and external patent attorneys.
• conduct patent, technology, and competitive research, analyze relevant intellectual property rights, and monitor technological developments and trends.
• identify suitable national and international research and funding programs and support our R&D teams in preparing and submitting funding proposals.
• oversee ongoing research funding projects and assist with coordinating deadlines, documentation, and funding-related requirements.
• leverage modern digital tools and AI specifically for patent, technology, and funding research, and continuously refine existing work processes.

• have a bachelor's or master's degree in a science or engineering field, ideally in chemistry, materials science, wood technology, plastics technology, polymer technology, or a comparable discipline.
• have a strong technical understanding and a passion for familiarizing yourself with various technologies and complex issues.
• have experience in patent law, intellectual property management, or research funding is a plus but not required. What matters most to us are your analytical skills and your willingness to thoroughly familiarize yourself with these topics.
• have interest in digital technologies and in making effective use of AI and modern research tools in your field of work.
• have passion for collaborating with interdisciplinary research and development teams as well as external partners, funding agencies, and patent attorneys.
• have an independent, structured, and meticulous approach to work, along with the ability to drive projects forward on your own initiative.
• have very good German and English language skills.

• F. LIST GmbH
• Full/part time

What we have in store for you…

COMPANY RESTAURANT: Here you can enjoy a variety of culinary delights every daily. We attach great importance to regional ingredients and offer you a choice of three different menus every day. In addition, as a company, we subsidize 50% of the costs.
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE: Your journey to the workplace will be supported by us. We want to make sure you get to work comfortably and stress-free.
FLEXIBLE WORKING TIME MODELS: We value face-to-face interaction in the office, but also allow you to work from home. This allows you to flex your work schedule and take advantage of both work environments. ADVANTAGE CARD AND DISCOUNTS: As an employee of F.LIST you will receive an exclusive advantage card, which allows you to receive discounts at regional businesses. Benefit from attractive discounts and save money on your purchases.
FAMILY & VOCATION: as a family-run company, the compatibility of family and career is important to us. We therefore offer, among other things, childcare weeks in the summer.
HEALTH INITIATIVE: Your health is close to our hearts. With our health initiative "F/LIST invigorates" we care for your physical and mental well-being.
COMPANY EVENTS, TEAMBUILDINGS and much more.
We attach great importance to transparency and fairness. Therefore, we undertake to quote a salary of EUR 50.000,- gross p.a. on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). However, we would like to emphasize that the actual salary will be determined individually and on the basis of your qualifications and professional experience as well as the internal salary structure. We will clarify this together when we know each other.

Company name: StepStone Deutschland GmbH