System Integration Engineer
6 days ago
Barcelona
ppbWe are transforming analog manufacturing into digital. /b /p pQuantica 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 pbWhat sets us apart: /b /p ul liProprietary high-viscosity printhead technology (NovoJet) - fully developed and realized in-house /li liIntegrated 2D/3D printing platform purpose-built for our technology /li li50+ talented professionals across multidisciplinary teams /li liInternational presence with offices in Berlin (HQ) and Barcelona /li liWell-funded through strategic VC partnerships /li /ul pOur 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 h3About the Role: /h3 pbWork Split: /b 60-70% Hands-on Lab | 20-30% Team Collaboration | Up to 20% Travel (Berlin / Customer sites) /p pWe're hiring a bSystem Integration Engineer /b who will play a central role in the integration and optimisation of Quantica's NovoJet printhead and printing systems to jet a wide range of advanced materials reliably. You will own printing and material integration end to end, from feasibility through parameter tuning and system configuration to reliability validation. You will work at the system level across the full print engine: fluidics, control software, telemetry, and the printhead driver electronics. /p pThis is a hands-on role, with mostly onsite presence in our office in bSant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona) /b. You will spend most of your time in the lab and you are expected to be comfortable across the whole integrated system rather than a single sub-domain. The printhead, electronics, and firmware are developed in-house and with our technology partners. You can influence those teams for deep sub-domain work. What matters is that you can bconfigure, interpret, and coordinate /b around the integrated system to get materials jetting reliably. /p pThe position bridges laboratory experimentation, system configuration, process tuning, and field integration, with close teamwork with customers, material partners, our electronics partner, and internal development teams. /p h3Role Responsibilities /h3 ul libRequirements Feasibility /b ul liCapture jetting, process, and print-quality requirements with partners and customers, and translate them into testable system requirements. /li liRun both customer-led and internal feasibility studies: assess whether a material can circulate and jet in the printing system, and characterise its operating envelope (thermal window, viscosity behaviour, material - component compatibility). /li liDocument experimental results and establish initial process baselines. /li /ul /li libSystem Parameter Integration /b ul liConfigure and integrate the full NovoJet system (fluidics, control electronics, printheads and relevant subsystems). /li liDefine, implement, and tune all necessary process parameters, and establish repeatable calibration and operation procedures for specific material setups. /li liWork fluently with the cell's control software and high-volume telemetry: process and interpret the telemetry streams (pressure, temperature, flow) computationally to characterise and diagnose system behaviour, and configure operating parameters accordingly. /li /ul /li libImplementation Planning Coordination /b ul liTranslate feasibility outcomes into actionable implementation plans for engineering, manufacturing, and software teams. /li liDefine interface requirements between the mechanical, fluidic, electrical, and control subsystems of the printing system and the industrial environments it is placed in. /li liCoordinate cross-functional alignment on integration topics such as interfaces, behaviour, and rework cycles, to keep new materials and system revisions on schedule. /li /ul /li liPerform iterative tuning and validation using benchtop and drop-watcher setups, including waveform tuning and high-speed jetting diagnostics. /li liPlan and run reliability and endurance testing such as circulation and life tests, duty-cycle and nozzle-reliability runs. Capture and interpret full telemetry over extended durations, and define maintenance baselines. /li liAssess and optimise print quality across both 2D and 3D contexts: drop placement, printhead-to-printhead registration, edge definition, and uniformity for 2D deposition on substrates. Layer-to-layer registration, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish for multi-layer, build-up applications. Develop diagnostic print patterns to quantify and track quality over one and multiple runs. /li liIdentify and mitigate failure modes for jetting, deposition, and print quality; conduct root-cause analysis for reliability and repeatability issues. /li liProduce qualification reports and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders. /li libCustomer Partner Support /b ul liWork directly with customers and partners during requirements definition, system setup, and process tuning. /li liDemonstrate integration and performance results during evaluations. /li liProvide technical feedback to improve usability, reliability, and serviceability of the printing system. /li liAct as a key technical liaison between Quantica's development teams and external partners. /li /ul /li /ul h3Education Experience /h3 pbWhat you bring: /b /p ul liDegree in Mechatronics, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline. /li li5+ years of experience with precision mechatronic or fluidic systems (inkjet, dispensing, microfluidics, or additive manufacturing). /li liProven hands‑on experience with complex system tuning, instrumentation, and experimental validation. /li liWorking understanding of control loops, actuation systems, and thermal/fluidic behaviour. /li liPractical experience with high-speed imaging / drop-watcher diagnostics and waveform tuning. /li liComfortable processing and interpreting high-volume telemetry and configuring the control software around it, working alongside firmware and electronics specialists rather than owning those domains. /li liStrong data analysis and interpretation: able to turn large, noisy experimental datasets into clear conclusions and decisions, not just plots. /li liFluency with Python or a comparable language for data handling and analysis, including the ability to build practical tooling quickly - increasingly by working effectively with AI coding assistants. /li liStrong, structured technical documentation: test protocols and SOPs, qualification reports, and traceable data. /li liExcellent proactive team working and technical leadership skills. /li liFluency in English; German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus. /li /ul h3What We Value /h3 ul liExperience with printhead-based or inkjet material deposition systems. /li liKnowledge of jetting complex materials (e.g. resins, biological or functional fluids). /li liTelemetry processing and insight generation: turning large time-series datasets into actionable conclusions, using tools such as Python (pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib/Plotly) and visualisation/dashboarding platforms (e.g. Grafana). /li liExperience coordinating with external electronics or hardware vendors on integration and rework. /li liComfort in customer‑facing roles, translating technical data into clear recommendations. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liA truly open-minded and supportive work environment with a high level of employee empowerment /li liAn international environment in a diverse team /li liProfessional development and career advancement opportunities in a fast growing new company with unique technology /li liWorking in an inspiring environment of a think tank, workshop, laboratory, collaborating with distributed colleagues /li liFree snacks, fruits, coffee and tea /li /ul h3Diversity Statement /h3 pQuantica is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or nationality. We will consider exceptional candidates who are not in position to relocate. Please let us know your interests and circumstances. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr