Overview
At Alva, we develop state-of-the-art frameless electric motors used in some of the world’s most demanding and innovative applications — from robotics to aerospace, medical devices to industrial automation. Our motors are lightweight, precise, and powerful , designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in precision motion systems.
Your Role
As our new Application Engineer with a Product Management focus , you’ll be in a key technical customer-facing role : helping our global customers navigate our advanced product portfolio and integrate our motors into their next-generation systems. You’ll also play a strategic role in shaping our future products , acting as the bridge between market needs and product development.
Application Engineering
- Support the sales team in technical discussions during customer meetings
- Help customers navigate our electric motor portfolio to find the optimal solution
- Perform performance calculations and sizing to ensure competitive, high-performing proposals
- Provide hands-on support during customer evaluation, testing, and system integration
- Maintain a deep understanding of Alva’s motor technology, capabilities, and differentiators
- Serve as a key link between customers and the engineering team to ensure successful outcomes
- Prepare technical quotes and proposals in collaboration with engineering and sales
Product Management
Gather and analyze customer and market feedback to uncover trends and needsSupport product planning and roadmap decisions with data-backed insightsHelp define new product requirements and prioritize development initiativesCreate and maintain product documentation, such as datasheets and technical notesRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or similarExperience in application engineering or product management within motion systems (e.g. electric motors, encoders, gearboxes, or servo drives)Fluent in written and spoken EnglishPreferred Qualifications & Experience
Experience integrating and testing motion control systemsStrong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPointFamiliarity with PLM and CRM systemsBasic programming skills (e.g. Python, C, or graphical environments like LabVIEW)Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events (up to 25%)Fluency in German or another European language is a plusTraits & Abilities
Analytical and detail-orientedStrong planning and execution skillsConfident communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersCustomer-focused mindset : accurate, responsive, and committed to solving problems#J-18808-Ljbffr