Chief Technology Office

Motion Recruitment

Waltham (MA)

In loco

USD 180.000 - 320.000

Tempo pieno

11 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Motion Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer for a robotics startup focused on automotive automation. You will lead technical strategy, guide prototype-to-production robotics systems, and work closely with engineers to solve complex challenges.

This role blends strategic planning with direct lab work to shape product development and engineering culture. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in robotics, strong system integration skills, and a track record of building and leading

Competenze

8+ years of robotics experience including automation, controls, or related field.
Significant hands-on robotics engineering experience.
Experience taking robotic systems from concept through deployment or production.
Strong understanding of robotics systems including motion, controls, sensing, actuation, and system integration.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong software and hardware integration experience.
Experience troubleshooting complex robotic systems in a hands-on environment.
Experience developing technical roadmaps and architecture decisions.
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, and software interfaces in robotics.
Ability to move between high-level strategy and detailed engineering problems.
Strong communication skills with engineers, customers, and leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.

Mansioni

Define and own the company’s overall technical strategy and robotics roadmap.
Lead development of robotic systems from early prototypes through production.
Work directly with engineers on difficult technical and system-level challenges.
Make architecture and technology decisions across robotics hardware and software.
Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, controls, perception, and software systems.
Establish engineering processes, standards, and development practices.
Build, mentor, and grow a robotics engineering team.
Recruit and retain key technical talent as the company scales.
Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and deployment of robotic systems.
Collaborate with customers and partners to translate real-world requirements into technical solutions.
Evaluate new robotics technologies, platforms, and tools.
Troubleshoot system-level problems and drive root-cause analysis.
Balance performance, reliability, cost, and time-to-market.
Help establish engineering culture and technical vision.
Communicate progress, risks, and roadmap decisions to leadership.

Conoscenze

Robotics leadership

System integration

Architecture decisions

Strong communication

Hands-on engineering

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline

Strumenti

ROS/ROS2

C++

Python

PLC/industrial controls

Embedded systems

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a hands‑on Chief Technology Officer to join an innovative robotics startup focused on the automotive industry. This is a full‑time leadership opportunity for an experienced robotics engineer who can combine deep technical expertise with the ability to build and lead a high‑performing engineering organization. You’ll be responsible for the technical direction of the company, with a strong focus on robotics, automation, motion, controls, and taking technology from prototype through production.

This is not a traditional CTO role where you’re removed from the engineering work. The ideal candidate will be in the lab, working with the team, reviewing designs, troubleshooting systems, and helping solve difficult robotics problems. You’ll have significant influence over the company’s technology roadmap and the opportunity to help shape both the product and engineering culture from an early stage. If you enjoy building things from the ground up and want to have a direct impact on the future of automotive automation, this is an opportunity to make a major impact.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in robotics, automation, controls, or a closely related field
Significant hands‑on robotics engineering experience
Experience taking robotic systems from concept and prototyping through deployment or production
Strong understanding of robotics systems, including motion, controls, sensing, actuation, and system integration
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong software and hardware integration experience
Experience troubleshooting complex robotic systems in a hands‑on environment
Experience developing technical roadmaps and making architecture decisions
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, and software interfaces within robotic systems
Ability to move between high‑level technical strategy and detailed engineering problems
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with engineers, customers, and company leadership
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience in automotive manufacturing, robotics, or industrial automation
Experience with ROS/ROS2
Experience with robotic arms, manipulators, autonomous systems, or industrial robots
Experience with motion planning and control systems
Experience with computer vision, perception, or sensor fusion
Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, or factory automation
Experience with C++, Python, or similar robotics‑focused programming languages
Experience with embedded systems and real‑time controls
Experience designing systems for high reliability and production environments
Experience working with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers or manufacturing organizations
Experience hiring and building engineering teams at an early‑stage company
Startup experience in a technical leadership role
Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering or technical discipline

What You Will Be Doing

Define and own the company’s overall technical strategy and robotics roadmap
Lead the development of robotic systems from early prototypes through production
Work directly with engineers on difficult technical and system‑level challenges
Make architecture and technology decisions across robotics hardware and software
Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, controls, perception, and software systems
Establish engineering processes, standards, and development practices
Build, mentor, and grow a world‑class robotics engineering team
Recruit and retain key technical talent as the company scales
Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and deployment of robotic systems
Work closely with customers and partners to translate real‑world requirements into technical solutions
Evaluate new robotics technologies, platforms, and tools
Troubleshoot system‑level problems and help the engineering team get to root cause quickly
Balance technical performance, reliability, cost, and time‑to‑market considerations
Help establish the company’s engineering culture and technical vision
Communicate technical progress, risks, and roadmap decisions to company leadership and investors