Field Service Technician (Ohio)

Mainspring Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Benefits package

401K

Job summary

Mainspring Energy seeks motivated individuals for a Field Service position in Columbus, OH. You'll perform repairs and maintenance on generators, ensuring system uptime and availability. Growth opportunities exist, and benefits include vacation, sick time, and pre-IPO stock options.

The role requires mechanical expertise, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with a team. Qualified candidates should have experience in mechanical assembly and be comfortable with precision tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair.
• Familiar with precision measuring tools and torque specifications.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on generators.
• Collaborate with engineers for component redesign.
• Conduct inspections and document condition for troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Communication skills

Tool maintenance

Team collaboration

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Bore gauges

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.

Core Values

• Pragmatic Optimism
• Excellence without Ego
• Proactive Collaboration

Job Overview

We are searching for highly motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our growing Field Service team. In this position, you will play a direct role in completing planned and reactive service operations on our generators and maintain system uptime, availability, and performance for deployed units on customer sites in a specific region. You will train at our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, and be assigned to a particular service region requiring travel. For those inclined, there are ample growth opportunities within Mainspring, and we offer full benefits, including vacation and sick time, 401K, and pre‑IPO stock options.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically repair and/or perform maintenance on components and assemblies that make up our generators in accordance with procedures and build checklists to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to fix, repair, and redesign components and assemblies.
• Conduct mechanical inspections of deployed units, documenting condition information for use by our team for debugging or troubleshooting.
• Be available to work rotational on‑call shifts, as per the written schedule, to provide optimal service and support for our customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair. Experience with automotive, aviation, and/or heavy equipment (e.g., HVAC, elevators/lifts, or industrial equipment) assembly is a plus.
• Experience with precision measuring, down to 0.001”, using micrometers, bore gauges, gauge blocks, etc., and familiarity with torque wrenches and documentation of repairs performed.
• Candidates must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up 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 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 working well with others as part of a dynamic team.
• Ability to learn quickly, be self‑motivated, and safety oriented.
• Valid driver’s license required; Class A commercial driver’s license preferred.

This position is onsite in Columbus, OH. 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 stock options, benefits, and bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.