Senior R&D Mechanical Technician

mainspringenergy· Product Testing
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📍 Menlo Park, CAHourly💰 USD 36–51

About this role

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. Inspired by our vision of the affordable, reliable, net-zero carbon grid, Mainspring is rapidly expanding within the $816B global electricity equipment market, and we’re hiring the best talent to meet growing customer demand around the globe. We welcome a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and talents to bring fresh perspectives and ongoing innovation to our customers. We are looking to build relationships with people who share our values: Pragmatic Optimism. Building a new category of world-class power generation requires the optimism of ambition and creativity, balanced with practicality to solve problems efficiently. The challenges that arise are opportunities for growth. Excellence without Ego. We bring expertise and commitment to creating the best customer experience, from sales to deployment and service, just as we apply deep technical rigor to building and delivering world-class products. We strive for excellence and behave as leaders with the humility to acknowledge our challenges, both collectively and as individual contributors. Proactive Collaboration. The integration and cross-disciplinary nature of Mainspring’s business requires intentionally seeking out others who bring different skills, perspectives, and priorities. Our culture of inclusion and respect extends beyond our team to interactions with our partners and customers. More information can be found at www.mainspringenergy.com Job Overview We are seeking enthusiastic and resourceful individuals with a strong mechanical background to join our growing Research & Development team as R&D Technicians. If you have a knack for mechanics, enjoy tackling novel challenges, and possess a passion for improvisation and creative problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development of our innovative generator technology, working closely with our talented engineering team at our dedicated R&D Center of Excellence in Menlo Park. You'll have the chance to experiment, build prototypes, and contribute directly to bringing affordable, dispatchable, and clean energy to the world. We offer excellent working conditions, with at least 30% of your time spent in comfortable indoor environments. Ergonomics and safety are paramount in our facility, ensuring a supportive and healthy work environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior R&D Mechanical Technician role at mainspringenergy?
The listed salary for this Senior R&D Mechanical Technician position at mainspringenergy is USD 36–51. This is an Hourly role.
Where is the Senior R&D Mechanical Technician position at mainspringenergy located?
This Senior R&D Mechanical Technician role at mainspringenergy is based in Menlo Park, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior R&D Mechanical Technician role at mainspringenergy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Hourly position. It is posted as a Senior R&D Mechanical Technician role in the Product Testing department at mainspringenergy.
Which team or department does the Senior R&D Mechanical Technician at mainspringenergy belong to?
This Senior R&D Mechanical Technician position is part of the Product Testing department at mainspringenergy. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior R&D Mechanical Technician position at mainspringenergy?
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When was the Senior R&D Mechanical Technician job at mainspringenergy posted?
This Senior R&D Mechanical Technician position at mainspringenergy was posted on Mar 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior R&D Mechanical Technician
mainspringenergy · 💰 USD 36–51
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