Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
14 hours ago
Barcelona
We are transforming analog manufacturing into digital. Quantica is a venture-backed additive manufacturing technology company pioneering breakthrough printhead innovation. Weve developed proprietary high-viscosity jetting technology in-house that enables professionals to print with functional materials previously considered impossible. What sets us apart: • Proprietary high-viscosity printhead technology (NovoJet™) - fully developed and realized in-house, • Integrated 2D/3D printing platform purpose-built for our technology, • 50+ talented professionals across multidisciplinary teams, • International presence with offices in Berlin (HQ) and Barcelona The Opportunity Were seeking an exceptional CTO to lead the technological evolution of Quanticas proprietary additive manufacturing platform. Youll be responsible for transforming cutting-edge hardware and materials science breakthroughs into reliable, scalable industrial products ready for global deployment. This role demands a rare combination of R&D expertise and engineering leadership to scale our next-generation hardware and software platforms across the production industry. Youll ensure our systems are high-performing, intelligent, and primed for seamless industrial integration. Core Responsibilities 1. Technology Vision & Innovation (R&D) • Strategic R&D Leadership: Define and champion Quanticas technology roadmap, guiding the R&D team to develop next-generation capabilities and translate them into high-value industrial applications, • Application Discovery: Lead technical feasibility studies to identify and validate breakthrough materials and industrial use cases, • Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with leading research institutes and industrial partners to maintain our competitive edge in additive manufacturing, • Productization Excellence: Systematically transition R&D prototypes into production-ready, modular systems designed for seamless integration into industrial manufacturing lines, • Quality & Reliability: Establish rigorous testing protocols ensuring hardware longevity, material compatibility, and compliance with industrial uptime standards, • Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Partner closely with the Director of Operations to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and scale, • Systems 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, • Software & 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, • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a 20-30+ person multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning mechanical, software, firmware, electronics, and materials teams (including remote team members), • 10+ years of deep-tech engineering experience in fields such as additive manufacturing, inkjet technology, robotics, precision electronics, or comparable high-tech domains, • Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams (hardware + software) across distributed locations, • Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, • Direct experience with industrial inkjet or similar precision dispensing technologies, • Background in AI/ML applications for manufacturing (e.g., computer vision, predictive maintenance, quality control), • The Technical Generalist: While deeply expert in one domain, you can critically evaluate PCB designs, software architecture, fluid dynamics, and materials science with equal facility, • Strategic Patience: You understand hardware development cycles and can effectively manage stakeholder expectations while maintaining momentum, • Hands-On Problem Solver: Youre not afraid to roll up your sleeves and troubleshoot system failures alongside your team when needed, • Exceptional Communicator: You articulate compelling technical visions, inspire diverse teams, and translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders - all while maintaining relentless focus on execution, • Professional development and career advancement opportunities in a fast growing new company with unique technology, • A truly open-minded and supportive work environment with a high level of employee empowerment Interested? Great, please submit your application here . #J-18808-Ljbffr