Field Service Technician (Salinas, CA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pre-IPO stock options

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Mainspring Energy in Salinas, CA is seeking highly motivated individuals for a Field Service role. You will be responsible for mechanical service operations on generators at customer sites, ensuring system uptime and performance.

The position includes growth opportunities, with full benefits including pre-IPO stock options. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of mechanical assembly experience and excellent communication skills. Onsite work required with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair.
• Experience with automotive, aviation, or industrial equipment is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically repair and maintain generators at customer sites.
• Collaborate with engineers for fixing components.
• Conduct mechanical inspections and document repairs.

Skills

Mechanical assembly and/or repair

Experience with precision measuring

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

General hand tools

Job description

About Mainspring

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

Job Overview

We are searching for highly motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our growing Field Service team. In this role, you will play a direct role in completing planned and reactive service operations on our generators, maintain system uptime, availability, and performance for deployed units on customer sites in a specific region, and train at our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA. Assigned to a particular service region requiring travel, you will also have ample growth opportunities within Mainspring and access to full benefits, including vacation and sick time, 401(k), 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 and document condition information 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 .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 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 be safety oriented.
• Valid driver’s license required; Class A commercial driver’s license preferred.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.

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. 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 tend to be paid within the starting base pay range, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company‑specific knowledge.

This position is onsite in Salinas, CA. 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.