System Engineer - Patents & IP (m/f/d)

Alpitronic; Bolzano; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Alpitronic seeks a System Engineer for Patents & IP to act as a key technical interface between R&D, System Engineering, and IP stakeholders, including patent attorneys. You will identify patentable solutions within EV fast‑charging tech and help build a strong IP portfolio.

The role requires collaboration with developers, technical analysis of inventions, and support for patent applications, prior‑art searches, and FTO assessments, while promoting IP awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/mechatronics/mechanical engineering, physics, or similar.
• Several years of technical work with strong exposure to patents and IP analysis.
• Fluent English; Italian and/or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between engineering teams and IP stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers to identify patentable technical solutions within EV fast‑charging systems.
• Perform technical analysis of inventions, including identifying inventive aspects and differentiating from existing solutions.
• Support the preparation of patent applications with structured technical descriptions and drawings.
• Conduct and support technical prior‑art searches and analyses.
• Provide technical input for patent infringement and freedom‑to‑operate evaluations.
• Maintain and develop a technical IP knowledge database for R&D and promote IP awareness.

Skills

IP analysis experience

English fluency

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Engineering degree

Job description

As System Engineer for Patents & IP you will act as a key technical interface between R&D, System Engineering, and Intellectual Property stakeholders (including patent attorneys and IP management). You will support the protection of innovation within our EV fast‑charging technologies by identifying patentable solutions and contributing to the development of a strong IP portfolio.

Your Responsibilities

• Serving as the technical liaison between engineering teams and IP stakeholders
• Collaborating closely with developers to identify patentable technical solutions within EV fast‑charging systems
• Performing technical analysis of inventions, including:
• Identifying inventive aspects
• Assessing technical differentiation from existing solutions
• Supporting the preparation of patent applications by providing structured technical descriptions, system‑level explanations, and drawings
• Conducting and supporting technical prior‑art searches and analyses
• Providing technical input for patent infringement assessments and freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) evaluations
• Maintaining and continuously developing a technical IP knowledge database for R&D, including patent landscapes, competitor analyses, and internal invention records
• Promoting IP awareness and best practices within the R&D organization

Your Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical discipline
• Several years of professional experience in a technical role with strong exposure to patents and IP analysis.
• Solid understanding of complex technical systems, preferably in one or more of the following areas:
• EV fast‑charging systems
• Power electronics and energy conversion
• Industrial or automotive electronics
• Experience in technical patent analysis, including claim interpretation and invention disclosure support
• Structured, analytical, and detail‑oriented working style
• Strong communication skills for interacting with engineering teams and non‑technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian and/or German is considered an advantage

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future‑proof sector of e‑mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Total compensation starting from € 64,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based on goal achievement
• Additional company benefits

The compensation indicated represents the total compensation for this role. Final compensation may vary based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the scope of responsibilities. Should the position's responsibilities, seniority level, or location differ during the recruitment process, the applicable compensation may be adjusted accordingly, taking into account local market conditions and internal compensation frameworks.

WHY ALPITRONIC

Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting‑edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast‑growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions matter, are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!