Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer
• Parallel Fluidics

Join us as a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Parallel Fluidics, where we build infrastructure to power the next generation of life science tools.

$/yr – $/yr

As 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. You will bring electromechanical systems to market, design for manufacturing, and automate product lines. The ideal candidate is a proven engineering leader with deep expertise in electromechanical system design, design‑for‑manufacturing, and automation.

• 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., Solid Works, 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.