Prototype Technician

Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role within Alva’s prototyping team, focused on validating new electric motors under development. You will be responsible for assembling motor components and supporting the engineering team with data collection and testing. The role requires an understanding of electro-mechanical systems and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Key Tasks

• Mixing and handling epoxies and potting materials

• Soldering electrical components and wiring

• Assembling components of electric motors

• Collecting and documenting test data using Microsoft Word and Excel

• Supporting engineers with testing and validation activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production or manufacturing environment

• Ability to follow and write simple procedures and work instructions

• Experience with engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) is an advantage

• Experience with epoxies or adhesives is an advantage

• Soldering experience is an advantage

• Fluency in Norwegian or English

Personal Qualities

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality

• Structured and comfortable working with procedures

• Strong collaboration skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Preferred Background

• Experience soldering electrical components

• Experience working with epoxies or adhesives

• Experience manufacturing electro-mechanical systems

• Trade certificate or relevant technical education

Founded in 2017, Alva has grown to over forty people with reliable funding and an ingenious and patented production technology with proven superiority over conventional alternatives. Our FiberPrinting™ technology enables the production of low-weight, high-efficiency electric frameless motors for a wide range of applications.

We are currently expanding our product range and on-site manufacturing facilities to meet market demand. All our motors are designed and manufactured here at our facilities in Trondheim, where we develop not only the motors but also the innovative and patented manufacturing tools and processes that allow us to extract the maximum potential from our FiberPrinting™ technology.