Mechanical Engineering Manager - Electromechanical

Mainspring Energy is a power infrastructure company that designs and manufactures the Linear Generator, a novel primary power solution that delivers firm, flexible, and low-emissions electricity at the point of need. The company serves a wide range of markets including utilities, data centers, enterprise customers, and industrial operations, offering modular units that can be deployed quickly and scaled from hundreds of kilowatts to hundreds of megawatts. The Linear Generator is capable of operating on multiple fuels including natural gas, biogas, and field gas, and is designed to transition seamlessly to zero-carbon fuels over time.

About Mainspring

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.

The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:

• Pragmatic Optimism
• Excellence without Ego
• Proactive Collaboration

Job Overview

Mainspring is seeking a Manager with a focus on designing electrical enclosures and cables while improving functionality and system-level performance. This role will involve not only owning engineering development projects but also taking a leadership role in guiding technical decisions and influencing the design process across teams. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure that key electrical and mechanical subsystems meet challenging technical requirements from concept through manufacturing launch. You will directly manage engineers, providing leadership while ensuring that all team members work towards a cohesive project goal. Ideal candidates will have a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and the drive to solve complex problems in a collaborative environment.

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.

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.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

Core Responsibilities

Lead ideation and design reviews to develop innovative solutions that enhance performance and reduce cost of the Linear Generator and its electrical subsystems

Own the structure, layout, optimization, prototyping, testing, and deployment of electrical enclosures and harnesses

Partner with Electrical, Reliability, Test, NPI, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to define design direction, validate solutions, and meet project milestones

Oversee execution by setting requirements and coordinating across disciplines to maintain cohesive technical direction

Manage and mentor engineers, guiding technical decisions, setting priorities, and supporting professional growth

Proactively balance timelines, resources, and risks to ensure consistent delivery on key engineering initiatives

Qualifications

Degree: BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field with 11 years of industry experience

Proven ownership of electrical enclosure and cable designs, with experience influencing cross-functional teams

Deep expertise in sheet metal, mechanical–electrical integration, and design for manufacturability

Strong foundation in electrical principles, thermal modeling, and system-level design

Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM; experience with CFD/FEA tools (e.g., Ansys) is a plus

Demonstrated ability to make technical trade-offs, guide design direction, and deliver complex systems

Passion for mentoring engineers and advancing high-impact, low-carbon energy technologies