Senior Field Service Technician (Ohio)

Mainspring Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Competitive benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mainspring Energy in Columbus, OH, seeks mechanically inclined individuals for its Field Service team. The role involves repairing and maintaining generators, collaborating with engineers, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical assembly or repair.

This onsite position offers competitive hourly wages along with pre-IPO stock options, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools, including micrometers and bore gauges.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically repair and maintain generators following guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineers to fix and redesign components.
• Conduct mechanical inspections and document conditions.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Repair skills

Communication skills

Safety orientation

Teamwork

Experience with basic tools

Tools

Torque wrenches

Google Workspace

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. You will play a key role in maintaining 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.

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 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 5 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair. Experience with automotive, aviation, and/or heavy equipment (i.e., 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.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift to 50 lbs., and wear required PPE.
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain basic tools, such as torque wrenches and torque specifications.
• 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 the ability to work 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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. In addition to the base hourly wage, Mainspring offers pre‑IPO stock options, benefits, and bonus. Compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.