Chief Technical Officer

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A growing electrical equipment manufacturing platform is seeking a Chief Technical Officer to lead technical strategy and engineering excellence across multiple locations. This is a foundational leadership opportunity in a company scaling a multi-shop operation focused on UL-certified products for high-demand customers. This role offers authentic domain authority, equity participation, and direct impact on building a platform designed for significant growth and value creation.

Chief Technical Officer Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary with bonus and eparticipation in the employee equity pool (4-year vest, 1-year cliff)
• Target annual bonus $15,000–$30,000, based on operational and quality performance
• 1.50% equity (restricted stock, 4-year vesting, QSBS eligible)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid employee premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Group life insurance and short/long-term disability
• Paid time off and recognized holidays
• Professional development budget for certifications and industry training

Chief Technical Officer Requirements & Qualifications

• Active or recently active electrical contracting or engineering credentials (e.g., state Master Electrician, PE license, or equivalent)
• UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) qualification or willingness to obtain within 30–60 days
• Substantial experience with UL 508A control panel design or UL 891 switchboard manufacturing
• Proven ownership of a UL Quality Manual or equivalent quality system
• Background in PLC programming, drive configuration, and control system design
• Advanced proficiency in Eplan or similar CAD, able to develop template libraries
• Minimum 10 years of progressive technical leadership experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, contracting, or automation
• Demonstrated ability to build technical teams, develop standards, and establish systematic processes
• Strong leadership skills: collaborative, quality-focused, and comfortable working in co-equal peer structures

Chief Technical Officer Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience in data center or critical infrastructure markets
• Familiarity with Rittal automation systems and Eplan integrated workflow
• Prior field engineering or multi-site technical leadership roles
• Direct work with NRTL field evaluation processes

Chief Technical Officer Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as final technical authority on all product design and engineering decisions
• Develop and maintain Eplan templates, BOM standardization, and approved component lists
• Own all technical aspects of UL certification and compliance across shops
• Lead technical training, onboarding, and development for senior technicians, engineers, and quality staff
• Coordinate closely with operations and business development leaders to align on solutions, staffing, and technical engagement with customers
• Oversee multi-shop technical consistency, ensuring high standards and quality across every location
• Lead post-incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective action for quality or audit findings

This is a unique chance to own and shape technical direction at the platform level, with genuine equity participation and a defined path for professional impact and growth.

Candidates with strong technical and quality background seeking meaningful leadership and ownership are encouraged to apply.

JOB ID: 175585

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Katherine Clark

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