Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

At Parallel Fluidics, we are building infrastructure to power the next generation of life science tools. As our Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead our most mission-critical engineering projects, set the standard for technical excellence, and shape the processes that drive our product development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a proven engineering leader with deep expertise in electromechanical system design, design-for-manufacturing, and automation. Please apply if you are excited to create an outsized impact by driving breakthrough products from concept to scale at a rapidly growing startup.

Responsibilities

Engineering leadership

Serve as principal architect of the engineering process at Parallel

Lead our most mission-critical engineering projects

Act as a technical expert on other internal projects

Identify opportunities to improve our engineering systems and tools

Mentor junior and senior engineers across disciplines

Report progress and key insights to company leadership

Product development

Own the process to bring Parallel’s next-generation hardware products from concept to scale

Identify and vet high-volume manufacturing partners

Transfer high-volume products from in-house manufacturing to third-party manufacturers

Manufacturing systems

Find opportunities to improve our in-house designed manufacturing equipment

Design experiments and test methods to optimize manufacturing processes

Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

10+ years of experience in high-performing engineering organizations

Strong understanding of product development, design-for-manufacturing, machine design, and automation

Proven track record of bringing electromechanical systems to market

Excellent communication and project management skills

Expertise in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, or equivalent)

Preferred

Familiarity with cleanroom environments and microfabrication processes

Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards for laboratory instrumentation

Experience building microfluidic technologies

What We Offer

A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas shape our future.

Opportunities to work on groundbreaking technologies in life sciences and microfluidics.

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

Equity options to share in the company’s growth and success.

We value diversity of all kinds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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