Remote Senior Commissioning & Data-Driven Power Engineer

Mainspring Energy; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Pre-IPO stock options

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Mainspring Energy seeks a Commissioning Operations Engineer to design and implement resilient, clean power solutions for Commercial & Industrial customers. This role involves customer engagement, site visits, and configuring & starting up custom systems based on Mainspring's linear generators.

This interdisciplinary position offers opportunities to shape future workflows in a dynamic setting. The Linear Generator requires strong operations, systems engineering, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, MATLAB).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Operate and test Linear Generator units after new site installations to ensure smooth integration into the LGen fleet.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, site acceptance tests, and demonstrations.
• Improve commissioning procedures to shorten testing timelines and increase efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operation issues with cross-functional engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software & Controls).
• Work with commissioning technicians to perform repairs, retrofits, and provide training on generators.
• Analyze data, generate reports, and communicate results to customers and project managers.
• Develop automation scripts and data-driven processes to streamline onboarding and fault recovery.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Electrical power knowledge

Python

C++

MATLAB

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

Analytical problem solving

Travel willingness 50%

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Mainspring Energy seeks a Commissioning Operations Engineer to design and implement resilient, clean power solutions for Commercial & Industrial customers. This role involves customer engagement, site visits, and configuring & starting up custom systems based on Mainspring's linear generators.

This interdisciplinary position offers opportunities to shape future workflows in a dynamic setting. The Linear Generator requires strong operations, systems engineering, and data analysis skills.