Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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.

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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

1. 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 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

2. Engineering Operations & Scaling

• 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

3. Multi-Disciplinary Technology Strategy

• 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

4. Leadership & External Representation

• 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)
• Technical Authority: Serve as Quantica's technical spokesperson to industrial customers, partners, and investors during critical funding rounds

• 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
• Industrialization 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 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)

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 facility
• Strategic Patience: You understand hardware development cycles and can effectively manage stakeholder expectations while maintaining momentum
• Hands-On Problem Solver: You're 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

Quentic is one of the leading solution providers for software as a service (SaaS) in the European EHS and CSR market. The company is headquartered in Berlin and employs more than 200 people. Quentic maintains subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as in Finland, Sweden, France, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.