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

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

with focus on Chemical Process Technology & Engineering

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 Sales 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 German, 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

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application at .

 --- Direct applications are preferred ---