Field Service Technician (Bakersfield, CA)

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 is quickly scaling for international expansion. Inspired by our vision of an 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 globally. We welcome a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and talents to bring fresh perspectives and ongoing innovation to our customers. Job Overview We are searching for highly motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our growing Field Service team. In this role you will complete planned and reactive service operations on our generators, maintain system uptime, availability, and performance for deployed units in a specific region, and train at our headquarters in MenloPark, CA before being assigned to a service region that requires travel. Growth opportunities exist within Mainspring and we offer full benefits including vacation, sick time, 401K, 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, documenting 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 customers. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience with mechanical assembly and/or repair, preferably in automotive, aviation, or heavy equipment (i.e., HVAC, elevators/lifts, or industrial equipment). Experience with precision measuring down to .001” using micrometers, bore gauges, gauge blocks, etc.; familiarity with torque wrenches and documentation of repairs performed. Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and wear required PPE. Must know 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. Proven ability to work well with others as part of a dynamic team. Ability to learn quickly, self‑motivated, and safety‑oriented. Valid driver’s license required; ClassA commercial driver’s license preferred. $26 – $35 an hour; position located in Bakersfield, CA. Salary adjusted to reflect local market conditions and employee experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr