Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer – Data Cooling Center

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Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

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Summary:

Research engineers plan, design, develop, and build innovative equipment and technologies using a research-driven process. They perform investigations, testing, modeling, verifications, comparative analysis, and other forms of research to make educated recommendations. They support and guide organizations or clients in making informed decisions based on this data, which is then used to develop action plans for designing and implementing systems and equipment that supports key objectives. They also play an active role in strategic planning by providing ongoing research-based input and advice.

Research engineers typically have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or another technical field, although an advanced degree is often preferred. They should have hands-on experience with a wide range of research tools and programs, including verification and testing programs.

Responsibilities:

Establish and manage the operating and capital equipment budgets for the team.

Identify, evaluate, and manage vendors to support early-mid phase device prototyping.

Perform data analysis to identify trends and opportunities of improvement.

Coordinate product return, on hold, and product destruction operations.

Enhance the product through algorithm development and code implementation.

Actively lead in team engagement action planning and implementation.

Prepare and contribute to technical documents, product manuals, and protocols.

Design and oversee manufacturing of test equipment and apparatus.

Assist in process development, product optimization, including manufacturing and QC procedures.

Help organize and participate in field trials as required.

Lead scientific evaluation and participate in diligence and negotiation activities.

Assist with the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment and technology.

Audit review programs and make corrections based on findings.

Serve as technical project lead (principal investigator) for integration process development programs.

Work closely with internal product teams to understand and address their requirements.

Review work products and documents to ensure technical rigor and quality.

Manage and maintain patent process in partnership with crossfunctional team.

Prepare technology roadmap utilizing customer and product manager input

Set strategy for new product development, innovation and customs teams.

Set strategy for industry convention and team professional development

Create organizational structure that aligns with commercial goals

Track, manage and maintain all product milestones.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or science.

Solid works experience prefered

HVAC experience

Product management experience

Engineering management experience

Basic understanding of writing protocols.

Solid algorithm design skills.

Strong leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related area. Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Engineering or other related area preferred.