Job OverviewMainspring Energy is seeking a highly motivated, mechanically inclined Senior Commissioning Operations Technician to join our growing Commissioning team. In this role, you will play a direct lead in completing planned and reactive service operations while transitioning into the technical operation of our systems. You will be responsible for the mechanical integrity of our units while increasingly taking on the configuration and startup of custom systems based on Mainspring's linear generators.
Responsibilities- Mechanically repair and/or perform maintenance on components and assemblies that make up our generators in accordance with procedures and build checklists in order to meet customer requirements
- Collaborate with engineers to fix, repair, and redesign components and assemblies
- Conduct mechanical inspections of recently installed units, documenting condition information for use by our team for debugging or troubleshooting
- Execute technical tasks and site operations with minimal supervision in variable environmental conditions, demonstrating self-motivation and a strong commitment to safety
- Perform initial configuration and startup of custom linear generator systems based on established engineering parameters
- Utilize and provide feedback on automation scripts and commissioning toolkits to streamline unit onboarding and testing
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 5 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair. Experience with automotive, aviation, and/or heavy equipment (i.e. HVAC, elevators/lifts, or industrial equipment) assembly a plus
- Experience with precision measuring, down to .001", using micrometers, bore gauges, gauge blocks, etc. Also, familiarity with torque wrenches and documentation of repairs performed
- Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift to 50 lbs., and wear required PPE
- Must have knowledge of how to use and maintain basic tools, such as torque wrenches and torque specifications
- Must have experience with following written and verbal work instructions while on-site
- Excellent communication skills, software knowledge of Google Workspace is a plus
- A proven track record for the ability to work well with others as part of a dynamic team
- Ability to learn quickly, operate with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and a strong commitment to safety
- Valid Driver's license required; Class C Commercial Driver's License preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to 50% of the time
Bonus Qualifications- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues using a combination of mechanical skill and system-level data
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution and industrial control systems to better assist with system-level testing
- Experience interacting directly with customers in a technical capacity
$39 - $46 an hour
This position is
onsite at our
Menlo Park HQ. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.
Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don't meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.
