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

alpitronic Americas LLC; Bolzano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Attractive bonus system

Further training opportunities

High-tech projects in e-mobility

Descrizione del lavoro

alpitronic Americas LLC seeks a System Engineer for Patents & IP to act as a key technical interface between R&D, System Engineering, and Intellectual Property stakeholders. 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.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, experience in patent analysis, and strong communication skills. Join our innovative work environment with opportunities for advancement.

Competenze

• 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 EV fast-charging systems.
• Experience in technical patent analysis, including claim interpretation and invention disclosure support.

Mansioni

• Serving as the technical liaison between engineering teams and IP stakeholders.
• Collaborating with developers to identify patentable technical solutions.
• Conducting and supporting technical prior-art searches and analyses.

Conoscenze

Technical liaison

Patent analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Formazione

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics

Descrizione del lavoro

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
• Attractive bonus system and performance‑related pay
• Additional company benefits

The position is open to individuals of any gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, nationality, and religious belief. We operate in full compliance with the principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and non‑discrimination, in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 198/2006.