Director of Mechanical Engineering

Mainspring Energy(5 days ago)

Menlo Park, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$200,000 - $250,000Mechanical Engineering

About this role

Mainspring Energy is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead a team focused on scaling the company's innovative linear generator technology, which converts low-temperature, flameless reactions into electricity through advanced mechanical systems. The role involves overseeing core subsystems, managing multiple projects, and ensuring engineering excellence as the company expands its hardware portfolio. The position emphasizes both technical expertise and organizational leadership to support the growth of a pioneering distributed power platform.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Design
Risk Management
FMEA
Tolerance Analysis
Leadership
Thermal Management
Power Generation
Subsystem Integration
Manufacturing Support
Reliability

About Mainspring Energy

mainspringenergy.com

Mainspring Energy designs and deploys modular Linear Generators that deliver flexible onsite power at any scale and can run on a variety of fuels. Their systems target capacity, resilience, and cost needs for use cases like backup power, distributed generation, and hybrid renewable-plus-storage microgrids. Customers choose Mainspring for its fuel‑agnostic, scalable hardware and focus on reliable, cost‑effective local generation and grid support.

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