ph3Your mission /h3 /brpWe are transforming analog manufacturing into digital. /p /brpQuantica is a venture-backed additive manufacturing technology company pioneering breakthrough printhead innovation. We've developed proprietary high-viscosity jetting technology in-house that enables professionals to print with functional materials previously considered impossible. /p /brh3What sets us apart /h3 /brul /brliProprietary high-viscosity printhead technology (NovoJet™) - fully developed and realized in-house /li /brliIntegrated 2D/3D printing platform purpose-built for our technology /li /brli50+ talented professionals across multidisciplinary teams /li /brliInternational presence with offices in Berlin (HQ) and Barcelona /li /brliWell-funded through strategic VC partnerships /li /br /ul /brpOur team spans printhead engineering, materials science, physics, mechanical and electronic engineering, software development, systems engineering, and commercial operations. With colleagues from five continents, English is our working language. /p /brh3Your profile /h3 /brh3The Opportunity /h3 /brpWe're seeking an exceptional CTO to lead the technological evolution of Quantica's proprietary additive manufacturing platform. You'll be responsible for transforming cutting‑edge hardware and materials science breakthroughs into reliable, scalable industrial products ready for integral deployment. /p /brpThis role demands a rare combination of RD expertise and engineering leadership to scale our next-generation hardware and software platforms across the production industry. You'll ensure our systems are high-performing, intelligent, and primed for seamless industrial integration. /p /brh3Core Responsibilities /h3 /brul /brliTechnology Vision Innovation (RD) /li /brliStrategic RD Leadership: Define and champion Quantica's technology roadmap, guiding the RD team to develop next-generation capabilities and translate them into high-value industrial applications /li /brliApplication Discovery: Lead technical feasibility studies to identify and validate breakthrough materials and industrial use cases /li /brliStrategic Partnerships:



Build and nurture relationships with leading research institutes and industrial partners to maintain our competitive edge in additive manufacturing /li /brliEngineering Operations Scaling /li /brliProductization Excellence: Systematically transition RD prototypes into production-ready, modular systems designed for seamless integration into industrial manufacturing lines /li /brliQuality Reliability: Establish rigorous testing protocols ensuring hardware longevity, material compatibility, and compliance with industrial uptime standards /li /brliDesign for Manufacturing (DFM): Partner closely with the Director of Operations to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and scale /li /brliMulti‑Disciplinary Technology Strategy /li /brliSystems Architecture: Define and oversee the overall system architecture, integrating fluid dynamics, mechanical systems, and electronics to strengthen NovoJet™'s market leadership in high-viscosity jetting /li /brliSoftware AI Innovation: Drive development of sophisticated software suites including print management systems and AI‑driven nozzle compensation algorithms that enhance print quality and system intelligence /li /brliLeadership External Representation /li /brliTeam Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a 20-30+ person multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning mechanical, software, firmware, electronics, and materials teams (including remote team members) /li /brliTechnical Authority: Serve as Quantica's technical spokesperson to industrial customers, partners, and investors during critical funding rounds /li /br /ul /brh3What You Bring /h3 /brh3Required: /h3 /brul /brli10+ years of deep-tech engineering experience in fields such as additive manufacturing, inkjet technology, robotics, precision electronics,



or comparable high-tech domains /li /brliProven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams (hardware + software) across distributed locations /li /brliIndustrialization expertise: Track record of scaling deep-tech products from lab/prototype stage to robust, 24/7 industrial deployment /li /br /ul /brh3Preferred: /h3 /brul /brliAdvanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field /li /brliDirect experience with industrial inkjet or similar precision dispensing technologies /li /brliBackground in AI/ML applications for manufacturing (e.g., computer vision, predictive maintenance, quality control) /li /br /ul /brh3Key Competencies /h3 /brul /brliThe Technical Generalist: While deeply expert in one domain, you can critically evaluate PCB designs, software architecture, fluid dynamics, and materials science with equal facility /li /brliStrategic Patience: You understand hardware development cycles and can effectively manage stakeholder expectations while maintaining momentum /li /brliHands‑On Problem Solver: You're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and troubleshoot system failures alongside your team when needed /li /brliExceptional Communicator: You articulate compelling technical visions, inspire diverse teams, and translate complex concepts for non‑technical stakeholders - all while maintaining relentless focus on execution /li /br /ul /brh3About Us /h3 /brpQuantica is an additive manufacturing technology company that has developed its own printhead technology. Our novel printhead technology enables professionals to print using functional materials previously deemed impossible. /p /brpQuantica's headquarters is located in Berlin, and we have an office in Barcelona as well. We employ people from a multitude of disciplines, such as printhead engineers, material scientists, physicists, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, software developers, system engineers as well as business and marketing specialists. As our team comes from diverse backgrounds and from all over the world, our most used and default language is English. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Chief Technology Officer (CTO) (San Cugat del Vallés)
🏢 Quantica
📍 San Cugat del Vallés