Chief Technology Officer and member of the Executive Board

Bertrams Chemieanlagen AG; Muttenz; On-site; CHF 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertrams Chemieanlagen AG in Muttenz, Switzerland, seeks a CTO to lead Process Engineering, Project Execution and Equipment Design as a member of the Executive Board. You will drive technically sound, timely, and cost-effective execution of projects and shape the company's process technologies portfolio.

You will report to the CEO, advance standardisation, digitalisation and engineering excellence, and lead a multinational team across locations to grow the business globally.

Qualifications

• University degree in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering (or comparable).
• Several years of senior technical leadership experience.
• Broad expertise in the design and delivery of industrial process plants.
• Sound knowledge of process design, equipment design, engineering standards, guarantees and risk assessment.
• Experience in evaporation, crystallisation, thermal separation, acid or caustic treatment or related processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Process Engineering, Project Execution and Equipment Design teams.
• Ensure the technical integrity, quality, schedule and cost performance of engineering and project execution.
• Advance existing process technologies and develop new applications in adjacent fields.
• Strengthen design principles, process standards, calculation methods, engineering specifications and technical tools.
• Provide technical direction for complex proposals, from feasibility assessment to process design, equipment sizing, performance guarantees and technical approval.
• Review and resolve critical technical and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with Procurement on technical concepts, customer requirements, project risks and techno-commercial decisions.
• Safeguard and transfer technological know-how while advancing standardisation, digitalisation and engineering excellence.

Skills

Senior technical leadership

Process plant design

Project execution

Process design

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

University degree in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Chief Technology Officer and member of the Executive Board

Bertrams Chemieanlagen AG Vacant since : 02.11.2026 4132 Muttenz (BL) 100% By agreement Permanent

As part of a planned succession, we are looking for an entrepreneurial technical leader with extensive experience in industrial process technology and plant engineering:

About Bertrams

Bertrams is an independent Swiss engineering company and global market leader in alkali and acid concentration technologies. The company designs and supplies chemical process plants worldwide and operates entities in Switzerland (HQ), China and with a total of 120 FTE. The company manages the full project lifecycle from process engineering and equipment design through procurement, project execution, field services and lifecycle support.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Executive Board

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The Role

As CTO, you will have overall responsibility for Bertrams’ Process Engineering, Project Execution and Equipment Design functions. As a member of the Executive Management Team, you will report directly to the CEO. You will ensure the technically sound, timely and cost-effective execution of our projects. You will advance our established process technologies, extend our portfolio into adjacent applications and translate new process concepts into commercially viable industrial plants.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Process Engineering, Project Execution and Equipment Design teams
• Ensure the technical integrity, quality, schedule and cost performance of engineering and project execution
• Advance existing process technologies and develop new applications in adjacent fields
• Strengthen design principles, process standards, calculation methods, engineering specifications and technical tools
• Provide technical direction for complex proposals, from feasibility assessment to process design, equipment sizing, performance guarantees and technical approval
• Review and resolve critical technical and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with and Procurement on technical concepts, customer requirements, project risks and techno-commercial decisions
• Safeguard and transfer technological know-how while advancing standardisation, digitalisation and engineering excellence

Your profile

• University degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
• Several years of experience in a senior technical leadership role, preferably in international plant engineering or a process technology company
• Broad expertise in the design and delivery of industrial process plants
• Sound knowledge of process design, equipment design, engineering standards, performance guarantees and project risk assessment
• Experience in evaporation, crystallisation, thermal separation, acid or caustic treatment, or related process applications would be particularly relevant
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to convert technical concepts into practical and economically viable solutions
• Authentic and pragmatic leadership style, with integrity, sound judgement and a strong sense of ownership
• Clear and direct communicator who makes well-founded decisions and takes responsibility for their implementation
• Very good command of English and , with a willingness to travel internationally
• Seeking a long-term leadership role with the ambition to grow with the company.

What we offer

• You will work in an entrepreneurial environment characterized by technical expertise, pragmatism, personal responsibility and close collaboration across functions
• You will have the opportunity to shape our technological path, develop new applications and make a direct contribution to the company’s future
• International customer base, technically demanding projects and short decision paths

• Work location 4132 Muttenz (BL)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
• By online Online form