Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Quantica; Sant Cugat del Vallès; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantica is seeking an exceptional Chief Technology Officer to lead the technological evolution of its proprietary additive manufacturing platform. You will transform cutting-edge hardware and materials science breakthroughs into reliable, scalable industrial products ready for global deployment.

This role requires a rare combination of R&D leadership and engineering excellence to scale our next-generation hardware and software platforms across the production industry, ensuring high performance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion Quantica's technology roadmap, guiding the R&D team to develop next-generation capabilities and translate them into high-value industrial applications.
• Lead technical feasibility studies to identify and validate breakthrough materials and industrial use cases.
• Systematically transition R&D prototypes into production-ready, modular systems designed for seamless integration into industrial manufacturing lines.
• Define and oversee the overall system architecture, integrating fluid dynamics, mechanical systems, and electronics to strengthen NovoJet™'s market leadership.

Job description

Your mission

We are transforming analog manufacturing into digital.

Quantica 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.

What sets us apart:

Proprietary high-viscosity printhead technology (NovoJet™) - fully developed and realized in-houseIntegrated 2D/3D printing platform purpose-built for our technology50+ talented professionals across multidisciplinary teamsInternational presence with offices in Berlin (HQ) and BarcelonaWell-funded through strategic VC partnerships

Our 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.

Your profile

The Opportunity

We'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 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. You'll ensure our systems are high-performing, intelligent, and primed for seamless industrial integration.

Core Responsibilities

Technology Vision & Innovation (R&D)Strategic R&D Leadership: Define and champion Quantica's technology roadmap, guiding the R&D team to develop next-generation capabilities and translate them into high-value industrial applicationsApplication Discovery: Lead technical feasibility studies to identify and validate breakthrough materials and industrial use casesStrategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with leading research institutes and industrial partners to maintain our competitive edge in additive manufacturing Engineering Operations & ScalingProductization Excellence: Systematically transition R&D prototypes into production-ready, modular systems designed for seamless integration into industrial manufacturing linesQuality & Reliability: Establish rigorous testing protocols ensuring hardware longevity, material compatibility, and compliance with industrial uptime standardsDesign for Manufacturing (DFM): Partner closely with the Director of Operations to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and scale Multi-Disciplinary Technology StrategySystems Architecture: Define and oversee the overall system architecture, integrating fluid dynamics, mechanical systems, and electronics to strengthen NovoJet™'s market leadership in high-viscosity jettingSoftware & AI Innovation: Drive development of sophisticated software suites including print management systems and AI-driven nozzle compensation algorithms that enhance print quality and system intelligenceLeadership & External RepresentationTeam Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a 20-30+ person multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning mechanical, software, firmware, electronics, and materials teams (including remote team members)Technical Authority: Serve as Quantica's technical spokesperson to industrial customers, partners, and investors during critical funding rounds

What You Bring

Required:

10+ years of deep-tech engineering experience in fields such as additive manufacturing, inkjet technology, robotics, precision electronics, or comparable high-tech domainsProven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams (hardware + software) across distributed locationsIndustrialization expertise: Track record of scaling deep-tech products from lab/prototype stage to robust, 24/7 industrial deployment

Preferred:

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fieldDirect experience with industrial inkjet or similar precision dispensing technologiesBackground in AI/ML applications for manufacturing (e.g., computer vision, predictive maintenance, quality control)

Key Competencies

The Technical Generalist: While deeply expert in one domain, you can critically evaluate PCB designs, software architecture, fluid dynamics, and materials science with equal facilityStrategic Patience: You understand hardware development cycles and can effectively manage stakeholder expectations while maintaining momentumHands-On Problem Solver: You're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and troubleshoot system failures alongside your team when neededExceptional Communicator: You articulate compelling technical visions, inspire diverse teams, and translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders - all while maintaining relentless focus on execution

About Us

Quantica 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.

Quantica´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 five continents our most used and default language is English.