Job Description
Exergy is an early stage hardware technology company, deploying technology
hardware for industrial application to allow recovery and reuse of resources
such as water and chemicals. We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO),
with background in advanced membrane and other conventional membrane
technologies.
Exergy deploys hardware products, in advanced separation technologies, with
currently one patented product ready for launch. We are looking for a CTO with
technical expertise who can leade future technology and IP development.
**_Please note that the Company is in the process of fundraising and the
position will become a paid position after the close of funding or once
interim funding is available_**.
The CTO must provide sound technical leadership in the development and
direction of our new and existing technology products. He/she should be a
strategic thinker, an effective communicator and an expert in technological
development. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and
architecting an organization’s technology roadmap, from the ground up. You are
required to have experience deep domian knowledge of industrial processes in
at least one of our core customer sectors including disk drive, memory, solar
or semiconductor.
Responsibilities of the Role
• Lead the strategy and R&D, for the existing and future technology platforms,
partnerships and external relationships
• Represent the company’s technological roadmap and work on further
development of existing IP portfolio
• Identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions to meet current
and future needs
• Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence
• Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity
• Work closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to define
and deliver new products and enhancements
• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with
its business goals
• Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
• Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors
Required Skills
• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role
• Knowledge of the advanced separation technologies, particularly electro-
separation, membrane separation and purification.
• A creative and innovative technologist who is willing to lead and direct
Exergy’s base technologies and develop them further.
• Ability to conduct technological analyses and research in the areas of
interest.
• PhD degree in Chemical engineering or mechanical engineering. MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years in technology, particularly separation technologies, electro-
separation technologies and related fields, development and research
• Entrepreneurial mindset and extensive technical knowledge with an eye
towards the future
• Strategic thinker, proactive problem solver
• Excellent communication, (verbal and written) organizational and time-
management skills
**_Compensation will begin after funding_**
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Exergy is an early stage cleantech hardware product company. Exergy confronts
pervasive overconsumption of resources in manufacturing, by offering patented
hardware technology products that allow for continuous recovery and reuse.
Exergy's first product recycles high purity water in high volume technology
manufacturing factories, achieving 90% recovery rates while reducing costs by
as much as 70%. This is a sustainable response to continuous demand for large
volumes of water resources, while minimizing consumption and generation of
waste. Exergy's approach is a sustainable long lasting response to the need
for continuous manufacturing globally, allowing manufacturers to have a zero-
impact footprint, anywhere in the globe.
Exergy focuses on Semiconductors, Manufacturing, Solar, Aerospace, and High
Tech. Their company has offices in Silicon Valley. They have a small team
that's between 1-10 employees. To date, Exergy has raised $1.95M of funding;
their latest round was closed on January 2023.
You can view their website at <http://www.exergycorp.com> or find them on
[Twitter](http://twitter.com/@exergycorp.),
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/exergycorp), and
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/20373316/).
