Global CTO & Process Technology Leader

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

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.