Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their entrepreneurial, specialized engineering team. The CTO will be a key member of the management team, responsible for leading and developing the R&D organization, defining and executing the technical strategy and product roadmap, and driving product development projects. This role requires a strong leader with profound technological expertise, capable of balancing strategic decision-making with hands-on technical challenges. The successful candidate will be a technical ambassador, engaging with customers and partners to understand their needs and translate complex technical challenges into commercially viable solutions. The CTO will also be instrumental in identifying new market opportunities and application areas within the company's diverse high-tech industry sectors. Applicants for the CTO position at the company should have a minimum of a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in mechanical engineering or equivalent, with a strong preference for a PhD. While CTO experience is not mandatory, it is a significant advantage. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading and recruiting engineering teams, as well as several years of experience in the design and development of precision mechanics or similar complex technical products. Deep understanding of GD&T, machining methods, and their impact on performance, as well as practical experience with CAD-based mechanical design, is essential. The role also requires a good understanding of electronics, software, and communication protocols, and the ability to navigate multidisciplinary engineering challenges. Strong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills are a must, with the ability to connect technical decisions with business value. Fluency in Swedish is a plus.