Mechanical Assembly Technician

Parallel Systems • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Parallel Systems is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to support the assembly of our first production autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. This role will be embedded in the build process from the ground up, working alongside our manufacturing partner and engineering teams to develop a deep understanding of how our vehicles are assembled, identify quality and process issues, and help improve how future vehicles are built. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician with experience assembling complex mechanical systems, thrives in low-volume production environments, and is comfortable working directly with engineers to solve problems on the shop floor. This position is based at our Los Angeles facility and requires extensive travel to our contract manufacturer during active vehicle builds.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical assembly experience in a shop, manufacturing, prototype, or vehicle environment
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and common shop equipment
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and torque specifications
• Experience assembling complex mechanical systems such as vehicles, heavy equipment, rail systems, aerospace hardware, industrial machinery, or robotics
• Comfortable working in a low-volume environment where processes are still being developed
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to safety, and ability to communicate effectively with engineers
• Ability to travel extensively to our contract manufacturer during active vehicle builds

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of exceptional ability through prior projects, vehicle builds, fabrication work, or completed products
• Experience assembling rail vehicles, commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, aerospace systems, or other safety-critical hardware
• Experience working with vehicle systems such as brakes, gearboxes, axles, suspension systems, or bogies
• Experience supporting prototype, first-article, or new product introduction builds
• Experience building engineering test benches, fixtures, or prototype hardware
• Experience identifying design-for-assembly or manufacturing process improvements
• Experience training, mentoring, or leading other technicians

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end mechanical assembly of Parallel’s first production vehicles at our contract manufacturer’s facility
• Perform hands-on assembly using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, fixtures, and shop equipment
• Read and follow mechanical drawings, work instructions, torque specifications, and build documentation
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle architecture, subsystems, and assembly sequence
• Identify quality issues, assembly challenges, and opportunities to improve vehicle design and manufacturing processes
• Work directly with design and manufacturing engineers to communicate issues and implement corrective actions
• Document lessons learned, assembly procedures, quality checkpoints, and recommended process improvements
• Support the fabrication and assembly of engineering test benches, fixtures, prototype hardware, and other equipment at Parallel’s Los Angeles shop
• Help develop standardized work instructions and processes for future vehicle builds
• Train and support additional technicians as Parallel’s manufacturing team grows

Benefits

• We are committed to providing fair and transparent compensation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Parallel Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discriminatory factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
• We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people can come to do their best work.
• Parallel Systems is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
• As part of this commitment, Parallel Systems will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
• If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your recruiter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed