Chief Technology Officer （CTO）

MatraVolt Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MatraVolt Limited is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to architect R&D programs for CNT-based films and electrodes, directing R2R coating strategies and process optimization. The role requires hands-on expertise in magnetron sputtering and electroplating, and leadership of a cross-functional team to deliver techno-economic results.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in a hard-tech field and be proficient in English and Chinese to collaborate with global partners.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on R2R coating experience (magnetron sputtering, electroplating).
• Leadership of senior R&D teams and technology transfer to production.
• Strong RCA and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with carbon nanotubes, nanomaterials, or related films.
• Fluent English and Chinese; capable of engaging global partners.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage R&D timelines for CNT-based films and electrodes.
• Align R&D team milestones and ensure project delivery on schedule.
• Direct core R2R processes and optimize key steps.
• Lead equipment selection, FAT/SAT, and process retrofits.
• Maintain SOPs, specifications, and FA reports; protect knowledge base.

Skills

R2R coating

Project leadership

RCA problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Chinese fluency

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering or related

Job description

• Architect & Manage R&D Timelines: Design and establish rigor-driven experimental procedures and execution timelines for the fabrication of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) films and corresponding modified Double-Walled Carbon Nanotube (m-DCNT) current collectors and electrodes in laboratory environments.
• Orchestrate & Align R&D Team: Assign operational duties and technical deliverables across the R&D research team, implementing robust milestones tracking to ensure complex research projects progress strictly on schedule.
• Spearhead Roll-to-Roll Processes: Direct the architecture, optimization, and implementation of core Roll-to-Roll (R2R) coating processes, leading parameter tuning for key steps including vapor deposition, magnetron sputtering, electroplating, and substrate pretreatment.
• Lead Supply Chain & Equipment Adaptations: Drive new equipment selection, Factory/Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), and process-adaptive retrofits. Partner with supply chain vendors to qualify core raw materials, guaranteeing seamless compatibility between production processes and advanced materials.
• Standardize Intellectual & Technical Assets: Overlook the formulation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), parameter specifications, and Failure Analysis (FA) reports, ensuring the accuracy and security of the corporate technical knowledge base.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent senior-level working experience) strictly required in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Physics, Nanotechnology, or a closely related hard-tech discipline.
• Proven hands-on expertise in R2R coating technologies (e.g., magnetron sputtering, electroplating) or robust process development/mass production support experience in functional films, carbon materials (specifically carbon nanotubes/CNTs), and nanocomposites.
• Demonstrated success in R&D leadership, technology transfer, and scaling advanced materials from lab scale to pilot line or commercial mass production.
• Exceptional independent problem-solving capabilities with a strong sense of ownership to proactively perform root-cause analysis (RCA) on manufacturing/material anomalies and execute actionable solutions.
• Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills. Professional working proficiency in both English and Chinese is required to bridge global cross-functional partners; prior experience in patent drafting and technological literature review is a strong asset.

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MatraVolt is a high-profile PolyU spin-out commercialising next-generation battery materials. Founded around research led by Prof. Zheng Zijian (ABCT), MatraVolt was among the first PolyU initiatives to win funding from Hong Kong’s RAISe+ Scheme, aimed at accelerating the transformation and commercialisation of university R&D.

Backed by top-tier VC investments, we are building a foundational AI and energy infrastructure company. Our mission is to drive faster, cleaner, and more cost-efficient energy solutions for an electrified, AI-driven future.

MatraVolt is a high-profile PolyU spin-out commercialising next-generation battery materials. Founded around research led by Prof. Zheng Zijian (ABCT), MatraVolt was among the first PolyU initiatives to win funding from Hong Kong’s RAISe+ Scheme, aimed at accelerating the transformation and commercialisation of university R&D.

Backed by top-tier VC investments, we are building a foundational AI and energy infrastructure company. Our mission is to drive faster, cleaner, and more cost-efficient energy solutions for an electrified, AI-driven future.

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