Chief Technology Officer – Robotics, AI & Digital Transformation

Position Summary
The Chief Technology Officer will be responsible for the company's overall technology strategy, technology capability development and the development of robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital infrastructure and enterprise digital transformation solutions.
The CTO will align the company's technology strategy with the requirements of the Swiss and European markets and will lead the development of the company's robotics and technology product, supplier, partner and solution ecosystem.
The position combines senior technology leadership, product and technology evaluation, international supplier management, strategic customer engagement, solution development and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the company's overall technology strategy and long-term technology roadmap.
• Build technology capabilities across robotics, AI, cloud computing, digital infrastructure and enterprise digital transformation.
• Lead and develop technology and solution teams.
• Evaluate robotics products, technology platforms and integrated solutions for the Swiss and European markets.
• Manage technology evaluation, product selection, supplier qualification and solution integration.
• Manage Swiss, European, Chinese and other international technology suppliers and strategic partners.
• Lead technical due diligence, product evaluation, technology selection and technical/commercial negotiations.
• Identify robotics applications in manufacturing, logistics, retail, energy, security, utilities, research and education.
• Drive solutions from proof of concept and pilot implementation to commercialization and large-scale deployment.
• Integrate robotics with AI, computer vision, cloud platforms, data systems, enterprise applications and existing automation equipment.
• Engage with large enterprises, government organizations, research institutions and strategic customers at senior technical and executive levels.
• Lead customer requirements analysis, technical consulting, demonstrations, solution design, PoCs and tender support.
• Develop the company's technology partner ecosystem.
• Establish standards for presales, delivery, training and after-sales technical support.
• Coordinate technology, sales, project delivery, suppliers and strategic partners.
• Lead major technology decisions and ensure successful implementation of strategic projects.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, ICT or a related technical/engineering discipline.
• Master's or PhD degree is an advantage.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in robotics, automation, AI, ICT, cloud computing, enterprise solutions or digital transformation.
• At least 8 years of experience leading technology teams or cross-functional technology organizations.
• Experience as CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology, Technology Director, Chief Architect, Head of Solutions, Regional Technology Lead or in a comparable senior technology leadership position is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of one or more areas of robotics and intelligent automation.
• Experience covering robotics hardware, perception, computer vision, navigation, robotics software/middleware, AI/machine learning, manipulation or embodied intelligence.
• Proven experience across the technology and solution lifecycle from technical evaluation and supplier selection through PoC, customer validation, commercialization and large-scale deployment.
• Experience advising large enterprises, government organizations, research institutions or strategic customers.
• Experience managing international technology suppliers and partners.
• Experience in Swiss and/or European B2B technology markets is an advantage.
• Understanding of European product safety, data protection, cybersecurity and technology compliance requirements.
• Fluent professional English.
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
• German language skills are an advantage.