Chief Technical Officer

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 & CompensationCompetitive salary with bonus and eparticipation in the employee equity pool (4-year vest, 1-year cliffTarget annual bonus $15,000-$30,000, based on operational and quality performance1.50% equity (restricted stock, 4-year vesting, QSBS eligible)Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid employee premiums401(k) with employer matchGroup life insurance and short/long-term disabilityPaid time off and recognized holidaysProfessional development budget for certifications and industry trainingChief Technical Officer Requirements & QualificationsActive 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 daysSubstantial experience with UL 508A control panel design or UL 891 switchboard manufacturingProven ownership of a UL Quality Manual or equivalent quality systemBackground in PLC programmingdrive configuration, and control system designAdvanced proficiency in Eplan or similar CAD, able to develop template librariesMinimum 10 years of progressive technical leadership experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, contracting, or automationDemonstrated ability to build technical teams, develop standards, and establish systematic processesStrong leadership skills: collaborative, quality-focused, and comfortable working in co-equal peer structuresChief Technical Officer Preferred Background & SkillsExperience in data center or critical infrastructure marketsFamiliarity with Rittal automation systems and Eplan integrated workflowPrior field engineering or multi-site technical leadership rolesDirect work with NRTL field evaluation processesChief Technical Officer Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesServe as final technical authority on all product design and engineering decisionsDevelop and maintain Eplan templates, BOM standardization, and approved component listsOwn all technical aspects of UL certification and compliance across shopsLead technical training, onboarding, and development for senior technicians, engineers, and quality staffCoordinate closely with operations and business development leaders to align on solutions, staffing, and technical engagement with customersOversee multi-shop technical consistency, ensuring high standards and quality across every locationLead post-incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective action for quality or audit findingsThis 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.