Ion Garmendia Arizmendi
About Ion Garmendia Arizmendi
Ion Garmendia Arizmendi is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in engineering and has held various roles in the automotive industry, including positions at BMW Group, Volkswagen AG, and KYB Europe.
Work at European Patent Office
Ion Garmendia Arizmendi has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2017. His role involves evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. He has worked in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, contributing to the examination process for various technological innovations.
Previous Experience at BMW Group
Before joining the European Patent Office, Ion Garmendia Arizmendi worked at BMW Group as a Lead Planner from 2014 to 2017. His tenure lasted three years in Munich and the surrounding areas. In this role, he was responsible for planning and coordinating production processes within the automotive sector.
Experience at Volkswagen AG
Ion Garmendia Arizmendi participated in the 'Start Up Europe' Trainee program at Volkswagen AG, where he worked as a Production Planner from 2012 to 2014. This two-year position in Kassel, Germany, involved responsibilities related to production planning and operational efficiency within the automotive manufacturing environment.
Educational Background
Ion Garmendia Arizmendi studied at Universidad Pública de Navarra, where he earned a Licenciado en Ingeniería Industrial from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education at Technische Universität Graz (TU Graz) for one year in 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he has completed studies related to the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), which is relevant to his current role in patent examination.
Experience at KYB Europe
Ion Garmendia Arizmendi worked as a Costs Engineer at KYB Europe for one year from 2011 to 2012 in Pamplona, Spain. In this position, he focused on cost analysis and management, contributing to the financial aspects of engineering projects within the company.