About the Role
We are hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, test, and validate our next generation of food manufacturing systems. In this role, you will help scale R&D discoveries into novel food processing equipment and play a key part in delivering food-safe systems for our first product launches while laying the foundation for future hardware scale-up.
You’ll lead portions of hardware design, development, and validation, and create and maintain food safety documentation for equipment. This role reports to the Head of Engineering.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and validate food processing equipment from concept through commercialization
- Translate R&D learnings into scalable, manufacturable systems
- Create and maintain food safety documentation aligned with regulatory standards
- Lead and support hardware builds, testing, and iteration cycles
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues in real-time to keep production running
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams, co-manufacturers, and external partners
- Contribute to the development of new systems that support future production scale
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in food process scaling or systems development
- Strong CAD experience (Onshape preferred; also SolidWorks, Siemens NX, etc.)
- Experience designing sanitary food equipment within regulatory guidelines (BOH, DPH, GMP, FDA, NSF)
- Ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and operate effectively in unknown territory
- Hands-on troubleshooting skills across mechanical systems (motors, seals, components, etc.)
- Experience leading projects end-to-end in fast-paced environments
- Strong collaboration skills across technical teams and external partners
- A startup mindset — adaptable, hands-on, and excited to take ownership
Nice to Have
- Experience working with novel or first-of-its-kind manufacturing processes
- Background working with co-manufacturers or scaling early-stage hardware
- Exposure to food-grade equipment design and validation at commercial scale
What Success Looks Like
- Reliable, scalable equipment supporting early product launches
- Fast iteration cycles that improve system performance and manufacturability
- Strong documentation and adherence to food safety standards
- Effective troubleshooting that minimizes downtime and keeps production moving
- Seamless collaboration across engineering, operations, and external partners
Why Join Us?
- Inclusive and fun work culture
- High ownership and impact in a fast-growing startup
- Equity package
- Unlimited PTO (that people actually take), Vision, Dental, 401k
About Lasso Labs
Lasso Labs is a food technology company rethinking how food is made for both people and the planet. Originating from research at Harvard, we developed a patented fiber-spinning process that uses centrifugal force to transform protein and fiber into structured food products.
Our system enables the creation of a wide range of foods using simple ingredients, without high heat or artificial additives. Designed to be scalable and energy-efficient, Lasso’s technology supports the development of healthier, more sustainable products across multiple food categories.
Founded in 2020
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