Senior Mechanical Engineer

Parallel Fluidics, Inc. • Boston, MA

89d

About The Position

At Parallel Fluidics, we are building infrastructure to power the next generation of life science tools. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and executing open-ended projects from concept to implementation. The ideal candidate has been a key player on high-performing engineering teams with deep expertise in electromechanical system design, design-for-manufacturing, and automation. Please apply if you are excited to create an outsized impact by developing breakthrough products at a rapidly growing startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in high-performing engineering organizations
• Deep commercial experience in product development, design-for-manufacturing, machine design, and automation
• Proven track record of bringing high-volume products to market
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Expertise in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and microfabrication processes
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards for laboratory instrumentation
• Experience building microfluidic technologies

Responsibilities

• Own planning and execution of high-impact engineering projects
• Design and build Parallel’s next generation of automated manufacturing systems
• Contribute to the development of Parallel’s engineering processes and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers across disciplines
• Report progress and key insights to company leadership
• Collaborate with the applications team to understand customers’ needs and refine product requirements
• Serve as primary contributor on development of new microfluidic hardware products
• Own verification and validation of products prior to launch
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees