Electrical Upgrades Technician

Mainspring Energy, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Benefits

Job summary

Mainspring Energy, Inc is seeking a well-organized Electrical Technician to diagnose and repair electronics, install new equipment, and perform tests on production components. You will run software, set up hardware, and use browser-based apps for tests and equipment operation.

The role requires hands-on electrical experience, familiarity with testing procedures, and the ability to follow safety protocols and work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three to five years electrical technician experience.
• Hands-on ability to detect electrical defects and repair them in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using hand tools like drivers, torque wrenches and wire crimpers.
• Experience using Google or MS Office and using terminal/command lines to run tests.
• Vocational certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams including Failure Analysis, Inventory management, and Supply Chain across a wide variety of issues/corrective actions that are identified in production, field service, testing & inspection
• Follow established procedures for the assembly, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of production components
• Execute timely corrective action to mitigate and contain quality issues while the production line is active, minimizing downtime
• Interpret drawings and work instructions to perform duties
• Follow all safety procedures and wear the appropriate PPE

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Technical computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Vocational certificate

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

Terminal/Command line

Job description

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.

The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:

• Pragmatic Optimism
• Excellence without Ego
• Proactive Collaboration

Collaborate with various teams including Failure Analysis, Inventory management, and Supply Chain across a wide variety of issues/corrective actions that are identified in production, field service, testing & inspection

Follow established procedures for the assembly, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of production components

Execute timely corrective action to mitigate and contain quality issues while the production line is active, minimizing downtime

Interpret drawings and work instructions to perform duties

Follow all safety procedures and wear the appropriate PPE

Company Overview

We are searching for a well-organized, reliable electrical technician to join our growing team. They will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing electronics, reading work instructions, installing new equipment, and implementing electrical upgrades. You will run software, as well as set up hardware and use browser based apps to perform tests and run equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams including Failure Analysis, Inventory management, and Supply Chain across a wide variety of issues/corrective actions that are identified in production, field service, testing & inspection
• Follow established procedures for the assembly, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of production components
• Execute timely corrective action to mitigate and contain quality issues while the production line is active, minimizing downtime
• Interpret drawings and work instructions to perform duties
• Follow all safety procedures and wear the appropriate PPE

Qualifications

• Preferred three to five years electrical technician experience
• Demonstrated hands on ability to visually detect electrical defects/non-conformances of materials, determine solutions, and repair them in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using hand tools like drivers, torque wrenches and wire crimpers
• Demonstrated technical computer system knowledge such as using Google or MS office software and using Terminal/Command lines to run tests
• Vocational certificate or equivalent preferred
• Strong verbal & written communication skills demonstrated in a team environment

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.

In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This position is onsite at our Menlo Park HQ. The hourly rate will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base hourly, Mainspring offers pre-IPO company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) + benefits.