Principal Mechanical Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and microfabrication processes

• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards for laboratory instrumentation

• Experience building microfluidic technologies

• 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.