Field Service Technician (Salinas, CA)

Mainspring Energy, Inc.; Salinas (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Benefits package

Job summary

Mainspring Energy, Inc. seeks motivated individuals for a Field Service role in Salinas, CA. You will maintain and repair our innovative generators, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure performance and customer satisfaction.

Candidates must have a strong background in mechanical assembly or repair, with the ability to use precision measuring tools and follow instructions. This role offers an hourly wage between $26 and $35, pre-IPO stock options, and other benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on generators.
• Collaborate with engineers for repairs and redesigning.
• Conduct mechanical inspections and document findings.

Skills

Mechanical assembly and repair

Communication skills

Precision measuring (micrometers, bore gauges)

Team collaboration

Tools

Torque wrenches

Basic hand tools

Job description

Company Overview

Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with the world’s most flexible and adaptable local power generation technology, the Mainspring Linear Generator. Commercial, industrial, and utility leaders are choosing Mainspring over traditional options like engines, turbines, and fuel cells to quickly and reliably deliver local power for EV charging, commercial facilities, data centers, and grid‑scale operations.

The Mainspring Linear Generator is fuel flexible, ramps up and down to meet demand, and utilizes a flameless reaction with near‑zero NOx emissions. Backed by top‑tier investors including Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, American Electric Power, Lightrock, and General Catalyst, Mainspring designs, manufactures and delivers its products to customers across the U.S. today, and we’re quickly scaling for international expansion.

Job Overview

We are searching for highly motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our growing Field Service team. In this role you will perform planned and reactive service operations on our generators, maintain system uptime and performance for deployed units, train at our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, and be assigned to a service region requiring travel.

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 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.

$26 - $35 an hour

This position is onsite in Salinas, CA. 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 and benefits.

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.