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., Solid Works, 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.